Fairhope, Alabama was recently named as one of the “Top 10 Cool Small Markets” bySouthern Business & Development Magazine. Fairhope, Al was chosen for its combination of aesthetic beauty and business acumen. Fairhope’s downtown has been described as an Old World Village, where even the trash receptacles double as planters. Art galleries, cafes, and boutiques located in the downtown section make Fairhope, Alabama not only attractive but a great place to live and buy Fairhope real estate. The Baldwin County Industrial Board has been working with individuals to help businesses
get started by giving them tax credits to bring new jobs into the area.
The downtown area of Fairhope, Alabama is a delight to visitors as well as residents with a variety of shops and gourmet restaurants. In my street side photo to the right on an early Sunday morning residents are enjoying a morning bike ride enjoying the cool early morning air. Fairhope, Al is known as the county’s cultural center, combining the charm of the past with the progressiveness of the future. Located on Mobile Bay, the city is enhanced by its village atmosphere, beach and public pier. Fairhope real estate is the only single tax colony in the U.S. and her economy is studied
by economists worldwide.
Fly Creek Marina is located off of Scenic Highway 98 in Fairhope, Alabama. Owners of Fairhope Al real estate on the east side of Highway 98 get a great view of Mobile Bay from their homes. You can see fishermen arriving just after daylight to get an early start. The waters in Mobile Bay are teeming with many different species of salt water fish, shrimp, crabs, red snapper, grouper, trigger and flounder to name a few.
The Fairhope, Alabama Pier is a favorite for young and old alike. Once or twice a year the phenomena known as “Jubilee” takes place, when the shrimp, crab, flounder and other fish will swim up into the shallow water and can be dipped up in fishing nets for the taking. When this occurs you will hear shouts of “Jubilee!” and the phones will be ringing to spread the word of the Jubilee.
The pier is a wonderful place to picnic, jog, ride bicycles, roller blade or just to hang out. The picture to the left was shot just after daybreak and people are already arriving at the pier to enjoy the pier and beach. The annual fireworks on the 4th of July are spectacular year after year and draw huge crowds to see the sky light up. Owners of real estate in Fairhope describe the experience as life on vacation all year long.
Sunrise at the Fairhope, Alabama Park and Pier from another view. The American flag blowing in the wind, signifies the freedom we have to enjoy such a beautiful place is very uplifting. Parents and grandparents are moving down the pier with young children, to wet a hook, ride bicycles or just to gaze out over the beautiful waters of Mobile Bay and Fairhope to enjoy a beautiful day!
STATISTICS FOR FAIRHOPE, AL:
As of the census of 2000, there are 12,480 people, 5,345 households, and 3,575 families residing in Fairhope. The population density is 438.1/km² (1,135.1/mi²). There are 6,000 housing units at an average density of 210.6/km² (545.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 90.22% White, 7.79% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. 1.04% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 5,345 Fairhope households out of which 27.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% are married couples living together, 10.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% are non-families. 30.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.27 and the average family size is 2.83.
In Fairhope, the population is spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 78.3 males.
The median income for a household in Fairhope is $42,913, and the median income for a family is $56,976. Males have a median income of $41,692 versus $27,959 for females. The per capita income for the city is $25,237. 7.5% of the population and 4.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.3% of those under the age of 18 and 9.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
