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Life in Spanish Fort
Spanish Fort is a community of 10,377 people in Alabama. The median household income is $99,346, median rent runs about $1,390 per month, and median home values are around $344,000. Unemployment is low at 2.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Spanish Fort at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Foreign-Born
7.0%
Broadband Internet
93.0%
of households
Population Growth
+11.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Spanish Fort: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Spanish Fort, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (26.5%), and 4.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.1%
of residents
65 and Older
20.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.7%
of households
Married Couples
60.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
people
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 38% above AL average
Rent, home values, and income in Spanish Fort
In Spanish Fort, rent runs 38% above the AL average, and home values are 64% above the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$945
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1999
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $384,908 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below AL average
Unemployment in Spanish Fort
Unemployment in Baldwin County, which includes Spanish Fort, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the AL average.
Unemployment rate
Spanish Fort: Baldwin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Baldwin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Spanish Fort is about 4% of Baldwin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Spanish Fort Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26 min avg
How Spanish Fort residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Spanish Fort, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)
Regional airport · few flights335k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 81% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Spanish Fort runs 81% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
61.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
765
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Spanish Fort Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Baldwin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Baldwin County, which includes Spanish Fort, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $320,000 |
| 2021 | 20 | Flash Flood | $250,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $234.5M |
| 2019 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $17,000 |
| 2018 | 14 | Rip Current | $165,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Baldwin County, county-wide
Spanish Fort is about 4% of Baldwin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Baldwin County, which includes Spanish Fort, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
87
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Baldwin County, county-wide
Spanish Fort is about 4% of Baldwin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Spanish Fort has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
67.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
47
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
30
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 39°F | 5.35" |
| Feb | 65°F | 43°F | 4.39" |
| Mar | 70°F | 47°F | 5.02" |
| Apr | 76°F | 53°F | 5.22" |
| May | 83°F | 61°F | 4.90" |
| Jun | 87°F | 70°F | 6.53" |
| Jul | 89°F | 72°F | 7.62" |
| Aug | 89°F | 71°F | 6.97" |
| Sep | 86°F | 67°F | 6.03" |
| Oct | 79°F | 56°F | 4.17" |
| Nov | 70°F | 46°F | 4.48" |
| Dec | 64°F | 42°F | 5.08" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Spanish Fort
Uninsured
2.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Spanish Fort's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Eastpointe Hospital
Psychiatric · 6.4 mi away · Daphne
USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 12.8 mi away · Mobile
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.9 mi away · Mobile
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Spanish Fort
Spanish Fort's student/teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 49.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
49.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Spanish Fort (within 15 miles)
United States Sports University
6.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 228 students · in-state tuition $14,840 · 20% graduate · median earnings $56,044 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gulf Islands National Seashore, 47 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Spanish Fort
Spanish Fort has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Gulf Islands National Seashore (47 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
47 mi awayPublic Libraries in Spanish Fort
Spanish Fort Public Library
7361 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort
Cities Near Spanish Fort
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Spanish Fort FAQ
Is Spanish Fort, Alabama affordable?⌄
Spanish Fort's median rent is $1,390/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $99,346/year. Median home value is $343,900.
Is Spanish Fort, Alabama safe?⌄
Spanish Fort's violent crime rate was 62 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 765 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Spanish Fort, Alabama?⌄
Baldwin County, which includes Spanish Fort, has an unemployment rate of 2.5%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Spanish Fort, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Spanish Fort is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,390/month and median household income is $99,346/year. The median home value is $343,900. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Spanish Fort, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Spanish Fort is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from