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Summerdale, AL


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Summerdale, Alabama

Summerdale, Alabama, in Baldwin county, is 24 miles SE of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 146 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Mobile metropolitan area. Summerdale contains a population of approximately 655.

The People and Families of Summerdale

In Summerdale, about 61% of adults are married.

Unlike most towns, Summerdale has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Summerdale had a median family income of $32,159.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Summerdale.

Summerdale Housing

Summerdale has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Summerdale, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Summerdale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

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Affordability of Property Taxes
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Top 2%trophySummerdale Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Summerdale, AL

Comparing Summerdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity86
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men46
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty36
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Rents63
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime11
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