Living in Daphne, AL

Explore Daphne and see how it fits the life you want to build.

29,453 Population Baldwin County County City Place Type Alabama State
Overall Match7.7 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Daphne at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population29,453
Median Household Income$87,250
Median Home Value$323,400
Median Gross Rent$1,388
Median Age38.3
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment2.3%
Work From Home14.6%
Homeownership71.5%
Housing Vacancy7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Daphne is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Daphne Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Daphne and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.4 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.5 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.6 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.5 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.3 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Daphne

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$323,400
Median Gross Rent$1,388
Homeownership71.5%
Housing Vacancy7.1%
Housing Value6.8/10
Housing Stability7.2/10

Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Daphne, AL

Median Household Income$87,250
Unemployment2.3%
Work From Home14.6%
Employment9.0/10
Remote Work Friendly7.0/10
Income Strength8.6/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Daphne and how households are structured

Population29,453
Median Age38.3
Average Household Size2.5

Daphne is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Daphne

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Daphne point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High88.6°F
Average Winter Low39.3°F
Annual Rainfall69.2 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.

Seasonal Life in Daphne

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Daphne is located in Baldwin County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Baldwin County.

County Intelligence

Daphne & Baldwin County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Daphne is located in Baldwin County, Alabama.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Daphne.

Current NarrowTheList data for Daphne shows a population of about 29,453. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Baldwin County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Daphne.

For someone considering a move to Daphne, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.