A town of 8,407, settled in 1984. A typical home worth about $683K.
The 3 things Orange Beach does most differently from other towns.
5,441 people in 2010; 8,407 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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Ordered by what stands out in Orange Beach. Another town gets a different order.
The typical Orange Beach home is worth about $683,000, about the same as a year ago, 183% above the Alabama typical home.
About one in 4 of Orange Beach’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Gulf Shores (13%), Mobile (11%) and Foley (8%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
12 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gulf State Park | 1.5 mi | 829 |
| 2. Waterfront Park | — | 11 |
| 3. Common Area | — | 4 |
Orange Beach beats the Alabama average on 21 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Orange Beach | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.8% | 19.2% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.5% | 9.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 8.2% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 97% of U.S. communities.
Orange Beach reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 80% report less. Within Alabama, it does better than 41% of towns.
Orange Beach has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 43°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Orange Beach City · 2 schools
| School | Grades | Students | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Beach Elementary School | PK–6 | 600 | |
| Orange Beach MiddleHigh School | 7–12 | 662 |
Where Orange Beach’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
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City in Alabama, United States
Orange Beach is a resort city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. The population was 8,095 at the 2020 census. According to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 8,534.
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2 towns share a border with Orange Beach.