The Town FilesDaphne, Alabama
City in Baldwin County · population 27,462 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $323,400
- Household income
- $87,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 38.3
Daphne is a city of 27,462 people in Baldwin County, Alabama. The median home is worth $323,400, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks more seaside character than 97% of Alabama towns, more vibrant than 93% of Alabama towns, more upscale than 92% of Alabama towns.
How Daphne 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 Daphne is worth $323,400, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $87,250, which is more affordable than 17% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,388 a month. 71.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Daphne | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $323,400 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,388 | $834 |
| Median household income | $87,250 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.5% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Daphne
| People | Daphne | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.9% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 9.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.4% | — |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Daphne
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 39.3°F. About 65.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Daphne since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 9, 2011 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 22, 2023.
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 Daphne itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Daphne
6 public schools with 5,759 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | 9-12 | 1,799 | 18.7 |
| Belforest Elementary School | PK-6 | 1,076 | 16.1 |
| Daphne East Elementary School | PK-6 | 963 | 16.1 |
| Daphne Middle School | 7-8 | 825 | 17.6 |
| Daphne Elementary School | PK-3 | 645 | 14.7 |
| W J Carroll Intermediate School | 4-6 | 451 | 17.3 |
Towns near Daphne
- Spanish Fort, AL6.9 mi · 10,049 people · home $343,900
- Fairhope, AL7.1 mi · 22,477 people · home $430,900
- Loxley, AL9.3 mi · 3,710 people · home $398,500
- Robertsdale, AL11.3 mi · 6,708 people · home $229,300
- Mobile, AL14.0 mi · 187,041 people · home $193,300
- Chickasaw, AL15.7 mi · 6,457 people · home $117,500
- Prichard, AL18.2 mi · 19,322 people · home $85,700
- Bay Minette, AL19.1 mi · 8,107 people · home $173,000
Daphne questions
Is Daphne, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Daphne scores better for retirees than 77% of Alabama towns and quieter than 10%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Daphne?
The median owner-occupied home in Daphne is valued at $323,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,250, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,388 a month.
What is the weather like in Daphne?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 39.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 65.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Daphne get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Daphne since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 9, 2011. 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)