Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Southern Grind
Coffee Shop
Southern Grind
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) B
STUDIO
Theatre Arts
HOT SHOP
Theatre Arts
COASTAL ARTS CENTER
Theatre Arts
INDIAN & SEA MUSEUM
Museum
Wharf Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
The Club at Live Bait
Nightclub
Unknown Name
Attraction
Sandshaker
Nightclub
AMC Classic Wharf 15
Cinema
Food and Drink (31) C+
MAGGIES BOTTLE & TAIL
Alcohol
ALs LIQUOR TOBACCO WINE
Alcohol
SNAPPERS LOUNGE
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
A TO Z BEVERAGE
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Undertow
Bar
THE KEG
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Seaside Liquor 4
Alcohol
ABC Select Spirits
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Al's Liquor Tobacco Wine
Alcohol
Andy's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Seaside Package #1
Alcohol
Sweet Cone Alabama
Sweets
ABC Beverages
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Tacky Jacks Cigar Bar
Bar
Seaside Liquor 1
Alcohol
Al's Liquor Wine Cigars
Alcohol
ABC BEVERAGES NORTH
Alcohol
PLEASURE ISLAND TIKI BAR
Bar
Fitness (10) F
SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
Community Centre
COMMUNITY CENTER
Community Centre
RECREATION CENTER
Gym
CROSSFIT
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Heron Pointe
Community Centre
The Port
Community Centre
The Sands
Community Centre
The Palms
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Groceries (7) F
Blalock Seafood
Seafood
Publix
Grocery Store
11
Bakery
Rum Sisters
Bakery
Rouses Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Lartigues Seafood Market
Seafood
Parks (16) F
WATERFRONT PARK
Park
Edward H Carroll Sr KIDS PARK
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Cotton Bayou Park
Park
Camp Sunshine Play Area
Playground
The Reserve at Cotton Bayou Common Area
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Boulder Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
HARRISON PARK
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Palm Plaza
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
County Road 95 Park
Park
THE CUT
Park
6397 E QUARRY DR
Park
COMMON AREA
Park
JOSEPHINE PARK
Park
Gulf State Park
Park
Shops (47) A+
PARIS ACE HARDWARE
Home Improvement
Men's Den Barbershop
Hairdresser
FRANK & CO FINE JEWELRY
Fashion
ANGELS NEST
Beauty
BEACH BARBER
Hairdresser
TOM THUMB (NORTH)
Convenience Store
INFINITY BICYCLES
Bicycle
Circle K
Convenience Store
Cindy Meador Interiors
Interior Decoration
Lee Nails
Beauty
Dollar General
Discount Store
Posh Interiors
Furniture
Dollar General North
Discount Store
Melanie Martin Interiors
Interior Decoration
Luna Beach Interiors
Interior Decoration
Coco Island Furniture
Furniture
SAMS BAIT & TACKLE
Convenience Store
VERIZON
Electronics
Lilys Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Elite Nails
Beauty
Summit East
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
All Island Flowers
Florist
Suns Up Tan
Beauty
Mr. Action
Toys
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Orange Beach.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Orange Beach is 116/100 - which is 31% higher than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D+

Orange Beach crime rates are 2,790 per 100k, which is 30% higher than Alabama
Property Crime
2,415 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
375 crimes per 100k C-
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employment A+

The median income in Orange Beach is $81,295 - which is 82% higher than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$81,295 A-
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (19)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
DOC OF THE BAY
Dentist
SOUTHERN RAPID CARE
Clinic
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police
Orange Beach Family Dentistry
Dentist
SOUTH BALDWIN MEDICAL GROUP
Clinic
MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING
Clinic
GRAVELY CHIROPRACTIC
Clinic
FIRE STATION 1
Fire Station
FIRE STATION 2
Fire Station
American Family Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walk In Med Care
Clinic
enrG-IV
Clinic
Orange Beach Anti-Aging Medicine & Weight Loss
Clinic
COMPREHENSIVE DENTISTRY
Dentist
Fire Station 5
Fire Station
JOSEPHINE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT
Fire Station
JOSEPHINE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT
Fire Station
FIRE STATION 3
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

Orange Beach home prices are $325,700 - which is 153% higher than Alabama
Home Price
$325,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools A

The Orange Beach graduation rate is 88% - which is 11% higher than Alabama
School Test Scores
80% A
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (1) F
Orange Beach Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Orange Beach Middlehigh School
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ratings B+

Orange Beach has an overall rating of 76% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes B+
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  • Orange Beach has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Orange Beach crime rates are 30% higher than the Alabama average
  • Cost of living in Orange Beach is 31% higher than the Alabama average

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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Orange Beach? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      WATERFRONT PARK
      Edward H Carroll Sr KIDS PARK
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Cotton Bayou Park
      Camp Sunshine Play Area
      The Reserve at Cotton Bayou Common Area

      Entertainment

      STUDIO
      HOT SHOP
      COASTAL ARTS CENTER
      INDIAN & SEA MUSEUM
      Wharf Amphitheater
      The Club at Live Bait
      Unknown Name
      Sandshaker

      Food & Drink

      MAGGIES BOTTLE & TAIL
      ALs LIQUOR TOBACCO WINE
      SNAPPERS LOUNGE
      Subway
      Domino's
      A TO Z BEVERAGE
      McDonald's
      Undertow

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Orange Beach? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Orange Beach.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Orange Beach? The cost of living in Orange Beach is 116/100 - which is 31% higher than Alabama.
      Orange Beach
      116

      16% more expensive than average

      Alabama
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Orange Beach? Orange Beach crime rates are 2,790, which are 30% higher than Alabama
      Total Crime
      2,790 per 100k people

      20% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      20% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Orange Beach? The median income in Orange Beach is $81,295 which is 82% higher than Alabama.
      Median household income
      $81,29547% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $51,88674% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Orange Beach a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Orange Beach home prices? Orange Beach home prices are $325,700 - which is 153% higher than Alabama
      Median home value
      $325,70076% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,24832% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Orange Beach have good schools? The Orange Beach graduation rate is 88% - which is 11% higher than Alabama
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      80%

      67% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      18% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Orange Beach a good place to live? Orange Beach has an overall rating of 76% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      5 total surveys

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