Name: Gulf Shores, AL
Rating: 0.0

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Living in Gulf Shores, AL

Ranks better than 68% of areas Follow

Population

12,550

Median Age

50.6 Years

Gulf Shores Area Facts

Gulf Shores has a Livability Score of 68_/100, which is considered good
Gulf Shores crime rates are 26% higher than the Alabama average
Cost of living in Gulf Shores is 20% higher than the Alabama average

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What do the locals think about Gulf Shores?

67%

Family friendly

0%

Public transit is accessible

44%

Walkable to grocery stores

33%

Yards are well-kept

33%

Lots of parks

33%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

11%

A quiet area

44%

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Gulf Shores Reviews

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Fun and Exciting Place for Retirement 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) When my wife and I retired, we wanted a sunny and warm place to call home and we have found that while living in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, we feel like we have our own little slice of heaven here. The weather is almost always perfect. The summe ...Read More rs are bright and sunny and the winters are warm and mild.

This is a tourist area, so the neighbors that we have year-round are actually few and far between, but we enjoy meeting the different people that we come across. The population is diverse, especially in the summer time. That is because there is so much to do here, that people love coming here.

The best areas in Gulf Shores, Alabama are without a doubt the beach areas. The beaches here have white sand and the water is so clear. There are multiple things to choose from to do while visiting here or living here, including fishing, sunbathing, playing a round or two of golf and even dolphin watching. This place has made for an exciting retirement so far. Read Less

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