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Bay Minette, Alabama

city · Baldwin County

At a glance

8,295
Population
$173,000
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$214,268
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$782/mo
Median rent
42% below U.S. median
$44,523
Median household income
43% below U.S. median
25.2 min
Average commute
83.5%
Homes with broadband
64.64%
Locations with fiber available
7.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost16% below
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college19 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college25 mi
High school graduates82.6%
College graduates13.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Baldwin County. Economic Development  Authority.
Baldwin Alliance is the economic development agency for Baldwin County, a coalition of public and private leaders working together to drive sustainable economic growth in Baldwin County. We connect people, businesses, and opportunities to position Baldwin as one of the most competitive and desirable places in the United States for investment, innovation, and quality of life.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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