| Index | Gulf Shores | Alabama | National |
| Median home price | $254,500 | $128,500 | $184,700 |
| Median rent asked | $1,102 | $728 | $949 |
| Avg. people per household | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 57.9% | 68.5% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 42.1% | 31.5% | 36.4% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Elberta, AL | 1,958 | $142,000 | 23% |
| Bon Secour, AL | 2,010 | $170,500 | 8% |
| Perdido Beach, AL | 440 | $171,800 | 7% |
| Summerdale, AL | 1,429 | $179,400 | 3% |
| Foley, AL | 19,337 | $194,900 | 6% |
| Gulf Shores, AL | 12,550 | $254,500 | 38% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Vinings, GA | 12,546 | $492,600 | 167% |
| Bedford, OH | 12,555 | $91,200 | 51% |
| Georgetown, GA | 12,545 | $181,900 | 2% |
| Leeds, AL | 12,555 | $165,300 | 11% |
| Middleburg, FL | 12,544 | $157,600 | 15% |
| Gulf Shores, AL | 12,550 | $254,500 | 38% |
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