Fairhope, AL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 15,877 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
This coastal town's temperate climate is ideal for outdoor activities year round.
Geography
Baldwin County offers 32 miles of beaches and 18 golf courses.
Recreation
Around here, the only thing people enjoy more than a friendly conversation is a stroll along the bay.
Historical
Fairhope was founded in 1894 by a group of "Single-Tax colonists" who believed that there should be no other tax but a single land tax. One of the colonists said the colony had a "fair hope" of success, thus the city's name.
Economy
Recent renovations to the H.L. Callahan Municipal Airport are expected to increase corporate business investment in the area.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 0 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 33.6% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 32 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 1 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 10 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 50 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | No |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $59,940 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $44,714 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $35,964 |
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