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Becky Feltus Realtor User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2022) Fairhope is an excellent place to raise a family and/or retire. Friendly, safe, low taxes and beautifully nestled on Mobile Bay. Close enough to major cities but surrounded by calm, happy and peaceful. ...Read More Read Less
Artistic community with a quaint downtown area User Rating 4 rating By ellegriffin ( Jul 17, 2013) I grew up in Fairhope, Alabama. Fairhope is a wonderful city to raise a family in, retire to and place to visit! This quaint community has a unique downtown area that encourages locals to become involved in. Many of the shops are locally owned and operated, giving Fairhopians the ...Read More opportunity to support each other.

The school system is amazing. Fairhope Public Schools give students quality educations as well as numerous extracurricular activities to become involved in. My mother has been a second grade teacher at Fairhope Elementary School for over 10 years and has seen many of her students succeed after graduation.

The downside to Fairhope is that it is a rather pricey area. Taxes are high, homes are expensive and rent can be high compared to other areas in Baldwin County.

Fairhope is located right on Mobile Bay. The prices are worth it if you can afford the area and do go back into the community for holiday events, art walks and other local necessities.

The shops and restaurants within Downtown Fairhope are somewhat limited, especially after 5pm and on Sundays. Many other restaurants and shopping areas are open within city limits, but are not easily accessed by foot or public transit. The BRATS bus system is better than it used to be, but still improving.

The crime rate is low. The police are friendly and helpful.

Overall, Fairhope is a wonderful area to live in as long as you can afford the cost of living. The experience of growing up in Fairhope is one I will always remember! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fairhope? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fairhope Elementary School Playground
      Fairhope Municipal Park
      Fairhoper's Community Park
      Fels Ave Playground
      Knoll Park
      North Bluff Park
      Henry George Bluff Park
      Utopia Park

      Entertainment

      Halstead Amphitheater
      Fairhope Museum of History
      Fairhope Museum of History

      Food & Drink

      Papa John's
      Smoothie King
      Little Caesars
      Firehouse Subs
      Sonic
      Subway
      McDonald's
      My Place Downtown

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fairhope? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Fairhope.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D- Health & Safety

      Is Fairhope a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Thomas Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors