Daphne AL is a little known gem of the south that is family-oriented, affordable, and quite frankly, full of southern charm.\u00a0 It’s not often where you can find an area that has a hometown feel yet is progressively moving forward.\u00a0 Here you’re going to find a plethora of information about Daphne AL and the goal is to provide you with the city’s biggest “resource”, including information hitting the following topics:<\/p>\n
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- Geography & Statistics
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<\/li>\n - Transportation & Commuting<\/li>\n
- Real Estate Information<\/li>\n
- Shopping and Restaurants<\/li>\n
- Activities & Entertainment<\/li>\n
- Hospitals & Medical Centers<\/li>\n
- Parks & Recreation<\/li>\n
- Schools & Daycare<\/li>\n
- Churches<\/li>\n
- Art<\/li>\n
- and a lot more……<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
I’m Jeff Nelson<\/a>, a Daphne Realtor, and I’ve been working with home buyers and sellers for about 16 years.\u00a0 Fear not, this is not going to be a page about real estate, although a subtle mention may be found.\u00a0 I’ve created one of the region’s largest community\/real estate websites (and the Youtube channel isn’t too shabby either).\u00a0 In doing so, there is a ton of research that goes on far beyond what homes are for sale in a particular neighborhood.\u00a0 It’s really learning about the community so you can intelligently provide information that clients can use.<\/p>\n
So, let’s get into it and find out……..<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nGeography<\/h2>\n
Many people think that one of Daphne’s best characteristics is where it’s located in Baldwin County.\u00a0 You’re not too far from our beautiful beach and the Gulf (about an hour), yet you can easily drive to other areas of interest.\u00a0 As you can see from the map below, Daphne is bordered by Interstate 10 to the north which will take you to Mobile AL to the west and Pensacola Fl to the east.<\/p>\n
This part of Baldwin County is known as “The Eastern Shore”, with Spanish Fort on the north side, Fairhope on the south end, and Daphne sandwiched in between.\u00a0 The Eastern Shore is also known as a Micropolitan area, which means that at least one of areas clusters must have at least 10,000 people with no more than 50,000 residents.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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With a total land mass of 18.99 square miles, Daphne AL doesn’t have a huge geographical footprint, however there is still a lot of rural space in Daphne that is bursting with the possibility of growth.\u00a0 With the exception of the massive Mobile Bay to the west, Daphne does not offer too many water resources.\u00a0 Yes, you’ll find a pond or lake here and there but Mobile Bay is more than enough to provide for watersports and fishing.<\/p>\n\n
Local’s Insight:<\/b>\u00a0 Did you know that Daphne AL is also known as the Jubilee City?\u00a0 A Jubilee is a natural event that occurs when an abundance of fish, shrimp, and crab rise to the surface of the water, allowing onlookers little question as to what’s for dinner that night.\u00a0 If you’re willing, able, and have great timing, you can fill your tubs full of the bounty that the bay is providing.\u00a0 A Jubilee always happens during the summer and usually just before sunrise.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Most people would think that the topography of Daphne AL is fairly flat but the further you move to the east the city does exhibit some elevation changes.\u00a0 In fact, the highest point in Daphne is 150 foot above sea level (0 being at the shore of Mobile Bay).\u00a0 A good example of this is Lake Forest<\/a>.\u00a0 This is a very large community in Daphne that is heavily wooded with a lot of varying elevation changes.\u00a0 There is also a golf course here, providing players with a little more challenge and scenery versus a course laid out on an old bean field.<\/p>\nStats\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n
With a population of 27,462 (2020 Census), Daphne AL is the largest city in Baldwin County and the 20th largest in the state of Alabama.\u00a0 The zip code is 36526.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nNotable Demographic:<\/b><\/p>\n
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- 27.95% growth since 2010<\/li>\n
- Median Age: 37.9<\/li>\n
- 52.29% Female, 47.71% Male<\/li>\n
- Born in Daphne: 49.62%<\/li>\n
- US Citizens: 97.9%<\/li>\n
- Ave Family Size: 3.39<\/li>\n
- Marriage Rate: 51%<\/li>\n
- # of Veterans: 2,368<\/li>\n
- Over 65 years old: 16.6%<\/li>\n
- Average Earnings: $46,677<\/li>\n
- Median Household Income: $71,882<\/li>\n
- 96.11% speak only English<\/li>\n
- Poverty Rate: 12.74%<\/li>\n
- Labor Force Participation: 62.6%<\/li>\n
- Unemployment Rate: 3.4%<\/li>\n
- Has at least a Bachelor’s Degree: 41.56%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nPublic Transportation<\/b><\/p>\n
There is a small public transportation sytem serving Daphne and all of Baldwin County called BRATS<\/a>.\u00a0 And, of course, you can find both Lyft and Uber drivers to take you where you need to go.\u00a0 There are also two other private companies that can take you from point A to point B: Eastern Shore Shuttle<\/a> and Bayside Taxi<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Commuting<\/b><\/p>\n
The average commute time for the Daphne resident was 25.3 minutes.\u00a0 For all of those who work, 90.8% of Daphne drivers drove alone, 5.3% carpooled, and 3.24% worked from home.\u00a0 The latest figures that I could find were for 2019, so I imagine that those numbers are quite different since the era of COVID came into play in 2020.<\/p>\n
\u00a0The city of Daphne has a fairly simple grid of highways and roads.\u00a0 There are 4 main roadways that move in the direction of north\/south:<\/p>\n
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- Hwy 98 – This is used by most people.\u00a0 This is also where you will find the bulk of the businesses in Daphne.<\/li>\n
- Scenic 98 – This follows along side of Hwy 98.\u00a0 The name says it all.\u00a0 With the exception of a couple of churches, a school, and a short jaunt through Old Towne Daphne, this route is flanked by 100 year old oaks and beautiful homes.<\/li>\n
- Route 13 – Here you have a long road that will take you Daphne.\u00a0 The speed limits are lower and the road takes you mainly through residential areas.\u00a0 Many locals will use this as an alternative to get around.<\/li>\n
- Hwy 181 – Located on the east side of Daphne, this major highway has speeds from 45-55 mph and will take you from Interstate 10 all the through the sound end of Fairhope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\u00a0Local’s Insight:<\/b>\u00a0 You’ll find that much of Daphne still has a lot of rural area.\u00a0 If you’re needing to drive east while in the heart of Daphne, there are a few “back roads” that can be helpful.\u00a0 Route 64 (the light at Target) will take you all the way to Hwy 59 and even the Baldwin Beach Express, both of which will take you directly to the beach.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Traffic isn’t terrible but it represents about what you would expect with a city of 27,000 residents during rush hour.\u00a0 I find that the biggest traffic headaches are actually on the interstate.\u00a0 Knowing a few of the roads that are off the beaten path should make your life a little easier.<\/p>\n
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As mentioned earlier, Daphne is in a great location that allows you to get to other points of interest fairly quickly.\u00a0 Here are a few that may interest you…..<\/p>\nFrom Daphne AL to:<\/u><\/p>\n
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- Eastern Shore Center in Spanish Fort (shopping) – 8 miles<\/li>\n
- Spanish Fort Town Center (shopping) – 4.7 miles<\/li>\n
- Downtown Fairhope – 5.5 miles<\/li>\n
- Mobile – 13.6 miles<\/li>\n
- Mobile Regional Airport – 29 miles<\/li>\n
- Foley – 25.3 miles<\/li>\n
- Tanger Outlets (shopping) – 27.6 miles<\/li>\n
- OWA Theme Park – 29.8 miles<\/li>\n
- Gulf Shores – 37 miles<\/li>\n
- Orange Beach – 40.8 miles<\/li>\n
- Pensacola FL – 53.2 miles<\/li>\n
- Biloxi MS – 74.6 miles<\/li>\n
- New Orleans LA – 156 miles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\n\u00a0Well, here’s the subtle mention of real estate and where I come in.\u00a0 Most of the home buyers who I speak with are from another state so if that’s you or you’re just thinking about moving across town, this section is a good starting point.\u00a0 First, I’ve written a few articles that could help you in the process:<\/p>\n
All Daphne Single Family Homes for Sale by Price<\/h2>\n
$100,000 to $200,000<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0$200,000 to $300,000<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0$300,000 to $400,000<\/a>
$400,000 to $500,000<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0$500,000 to $600,000<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0$600,000 to $1,000,000<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0
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<\/p>\n\u00a0The link above, Daphne Neighborhoods<\/b>, contains just about every neighborhood in Daphne with a short description and a link to homes that are for sale in that neighborhood.\u00a0 Of course, you can find every home that is for sale in Daphne by price range above as well.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Pricing<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nMost of the real estate that can be found in Daphne consists of single family homes (there are only about 9 condo communities in the city).\u00a0 Daphne has a good mix of pre-existing homes as well as new construction neighborhoods.\u00a0 Most of the new construction that I’m seeing offer homes with prices ranging from around $400k-$500k.\u00a0 However, prices for all of the homes that are for sale could range from $200,000 to over $2 million.<\/p>\n
I run real estate stats for our county each month and Daphne has either the lowest or second lowest average price per foot among the 6 major cities of Baldwin County.<\/p>\n
For the most part, Daphne is fairly wooded so many of the homes that you will see will offer plenty of trees.\u00a0 On the other hand, most of the new construction neighborhoods are void of “mature” trees.\u00a0 As far as home styles go, you’ll mostly see 1 story homes that have either a Craftsman or Traditional Style.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Property Taxes<\/h2>\n
Alabama has the second lowest property tax rate in the country which makes moving here yet another very appealing factor.\u00a0 When people contact me from other states and ask what the taxes are for a particular home, it always brings a smile to my face when I hear their reaction.<\/p>\n
Here’s how to figure out property taxes in Daphne.\u00a0 You take the value of the home and multiply that by the Assessment Rate which is 10% for a normal homeowner who doesn’t rent.\u00a0 That amount is multiplied by the millage rate of the county and the city.\u00a0 For example,<\/p>\n
Market Value: $300,000 – Assessment Rate: 10% – Millage Rate: 28 mills for county & 15 mills for Daphne<\/span><\/p>\n
300,000 x 10% = 30,000<\/span><\/p>\n
30,000 x 43 mills (.043) = 1,290<\/span><\/p>\n
Property taxes are $1,290\/year<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nDaphne is resourceful enough to have plenty of shopping and restaurant options within the city but, if you need more, it’s not too far of a drive to get what you need.\u00a0 Let’s take a look…….<\/span><\/p>\n
Jubilee Square\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nThe largest shopping center in Daphne is called Jubilee Square and is located at 6850 US-90 (near the intersection at Interstate 10).\u00a0\u00a0There are 40 stores and restaurants in Jubilee\u00a0<\/span>Square but here are the most well-known:\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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without an article like this one.\u00a0 It is, however, very easy to get there and it offers incredible views of the bay.\u00a0 Be sure to visit at sunset.\u00a0 You’ll find kayak\/canoe access, restrooms, a picnic\/gazebo area, and wonderful boardwalk that meanders through nature, which connects to Village Point Park Preserve.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/inception-app-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/OTg3NWIzOGQtOGU3YS00OTY2LTlkNzktZDZmMTNmN2NlMGNl\/content\/2022\/01\/11a855b261d0bc82386b943820638cf33ef3f353.jpg\")
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Daphne Daycare<\/h2>\n![](\"https:\/\/inception-app-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/OTg3NWIzOGQtOGU3YS00OTY2LTlkNzktZDZmMTNmN2NlMGNl\/content\/2022\/01\/369979bd87ea5fa2c3aa9a8bfab04de363b516c1.png\")
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