Gulf Shores

AL
Average Sales Price
$731,941
Median Sales Price
$529,212
Population
14,769
Total Listings
1,001

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Gulf Shores, Alabama became the beach town people dream about because key pieces of access and recreation arrived at just the right time. The completion of the Intracoastal Waterway in 1937 and the opening of Gulf State Park in 1939 helped turn a sparsely populated fishing community into a growing coastal destination, with incorporation validated in 1958. Today, Gulf Shores homes for sale include beach properties, condos, primary residences, second homes, and investment opportunities near the Gulf of Mexico. For buyers, Gulf Shores offers more than sand and sunsets. It offers a lifestyle built around recreation, tourism, resilience, and long term coastal appeal. 

Demographics

Data provided by Attom Data
Population
Employment
Population
14.8K
14.8K in 2020
Density
194
per square mile
Households
6.6K
24 With Children
Gender
49% / 51%
Men Vs Women
Occupancy
62% / 38%
Owned Vs Rented
Age Median: Years
Education Level

Educational Environment

Elementary Schools (2)Middle Schools (2)High Schools (2)
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
7/10
Gulf Shores Elementary School
1600 E 3rd St, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Public
PK - 6
No
17:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
South Baldwin Christian Academy
6900 State Highway 59, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Private
PK - 12
Yes
9:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
0/10
South Baldwin Christian Academy
6900 State Highway 59, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Private
PK - 12
Yes
9:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Gulf Shores Middle School
450 E 15th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Public
7 - 8
No
21:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
5/10
Gulf Shores High School
600 East 15th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Public
9 - 12
No
16:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
South Baldwin Christian Academy
6900 State Highway 59, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Private
PK - 12
Yes
9:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS

Amenities & Attractions

Restaurants
Home Services
Health & Medical
Local Services
Shopping
Recreation
Arts & Entertainment
Food
Beauty
Nightlife
Event Planning & Services
Automotive
Religious Organizations
Financial Services
Professional Services
Travel
Pets
Education

  • Refuge Grill

    20115 State Hwy 135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Sandwiches Phone: 251-948-7275

  • Cafe 6

    18948 Oak Rd W, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    American (New) Phone: 251-968-5002

  • Gulf Shores Seafood

    921 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Meat Shops Phone: 251-948-8456

  • Mud Bugs

    624 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Pubs Phone: 251-948-8081

  • Papa’s Pizza At Craft Farms

    3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Pizza Phone: 251-967-4992

  • Island Wing Company

    3947 Hwy 59, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Chicken Wings Phone: 251-970-1337

  • Craft Farms Real Estate

    100 Cotton Creek Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Phone: 251-968-7500

  • West Beach Grille

    610 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Bars Phone: 251-948-5016

  • Village Market

    527 Beach Club Trl, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Grocery Phone: 251-968-2854

  • Cypress Bend At Craft Farms

    3840 Cotton Creek Cir, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Phone: 251-968-7500

  • Crico’s Pizza & Subs

    309 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Pizza Phone: 251-948-3100

  • LuLu’s Gulf Shores

    200 E 25th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    American (New) Phone: 251-967-5858

  • Fort Morgan Pizza

    8818 State Hwy 180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Pizza Phone: 251-540-2622

  • Nolan’s Restaurant and Lounge

    1140 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Steakhouses Phone: 251-948-2111

  • phillys on the beach

    108 W 3rd Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Phone: 251-948-2534

  • Bj’s Seafood Restaurant

    212 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Phone: 251-970-3474

  • Subway

    3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Fast Food Phone: 251-968-4007

  • Hooters

    300 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    American (Traditional) Phone: 334-948-4668

  • Sea-N-Suds Restaurant & Oyster Bar

    405 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Seafood Phone: 251-948-7894

  • Aji Sai

    160 Cotton Creek Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Singaporean Phone: 251-968-8893

  • Gulf Shores Diner

    3639 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    American (Traditional) Phone: 251-948-0088

  • De Sota’s

    138 W 1st Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Seafood Phone: 251-948-7294

  • Marco’s Pizza

    160 Cotton Creek Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Pizza Phone: 251-975-1200

  • Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores

    240 E 24th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Breakfast & Brunch Phone: 251-948-8881

  • The Fish Net Seafood Restaurant

    224 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Phone: 251-970-3474

  • Crossroads Cafe

    Hwy 59, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Cafes

  • Papa’s Pizza

    200 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Pizza Phone: 251-948-3333

  • Silver Seahorse Oyster Bar & Eatery

    15849 Hwy 180 S, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Seafood Phone: 251-948-4898

  • Cactus Cantina Mexican Grill

    3849 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Mexican Phone: 251-943-8115

  • Shrimp Basket

    301 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36547

    Seafood Phone: 251-948-7687

  • The Cove Bar & Grill

    131 Cove Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

    Sandwiches Phone: 251-968-5353

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