The Town FilesBay Minette, Alabama
City in Baldwin County · population 8,107 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $173,000
- Household income
- $44,523
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 34.6
Bay Minette is a city of 8,107 people in Baldwin County, Alabama. The median home is worth $173,000, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Alabama towns, more walkable than 89% of Alabama towns, more vibrant than 86% of Alabama towns.
How Bay Minette ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bay Minette is worth $173,000, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $44,523, which is more affordable than 14% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $782 a month. 60.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bay Minette | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,000 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $782 | $834 |
| Median household income | $44,523 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 60.5% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Bay Minette
| People | Bay Minette | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.4% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.5% | 86.7% |
Weather in Bay Minette
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 40.9°F. About 71.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 61 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bay Minette since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 3, 1968 about 0.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 16, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on January 3, 2026.
Severe weather in Baldwin County since 1996
Baldwin County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Hurricane | EM-3656: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Baldwin County
Baldwin County had 85,118 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,157 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Bay Minette itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Bay Minette
6 public schools with 2,953 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin County High School | 9-12 | 1,023 | 16.8 |
| Bay Minette Elementary School | PK-6 | 804 | 16.1 |
| Pine Grove Elementary School | PK-6 | 462 | 15.9 |
| Bay Minette Middle School | 7-8 | 435 | 16.1 |
| Delta Elementary School | PK-6 | 229 | 19.1 |
| North Baldwin Center For Technology | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Bay Minette
- Spanish Fort, AL12.3 mi · 10,049 people · home $343,900
- Loxley, AL14.6 mi · 3,710 people · home $398,500
- Satsuma, AL16.2 mi · 6,749 people · home $219,400
- Chickasaw, AL18.9 mi · 6,457 people · home $117,500
- Saraland, AL19.0 mi · 16,171 people · home $217,600
- Daphne, AL19.1 mi · 27,462 people · home $323,400
- Prichard, AL21.7 mi · 19,322 people · home $85,700
- Robertsdale, AL23.6 mi · 6,708 people · home $229,300
Bay Minette questions
Is Bay Minette, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bay Minette scores better for retirees than 38% of Alabama towns and quieter than 41%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in Bay Minette?
The median owner-occupied home in Bay Minette is valued at $173,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,523, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $782 a month.
What is the weather like in Bay Minette?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 40.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 71.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Bay Minette get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bay Minette since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 3, 1968. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)