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Orange Beach, AL is an attractive destination for those seeking to live in a coastal city. This city offers affordable rent with a 2 bedroom going for $1,490 compared to $1,430 nationally. The cost of groceries is also relatively low, at 103 versus 100 in the US. Orange Beach has a population of 7,744 as of 2019 and is part of the Baldwin County School District. Local companies include Coastal Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Center, Orange Beach Fire-Rescue Department, City of Orange Beach Parks & Recreation Department and many more. There are also a number of amenities available such as public beaches and trails along with shopping and dining options.

Orange Beach has an unemployment rate of 2.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Orange Beach has seen the job market increase by 3.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 43.8%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Orange Beach
- The Sales Tax Rate for Orange Beach is 10.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Orange Beach is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Orange Beach
- The average income of a Orange Beach resident is $35,908 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Orange Beach resident is $84,838 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyOrange Beach, AlabamaUnited States
  2.96
  -3.6%-6.2%
  43.8%33.5%
  10.0%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $51,301$37,638
  $84,838$69,021
  $114,018$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  9.8%6.8%
  9.1%10.0%
  0.6%2.5%
  23.3%11.0%
  2.7%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  5.7%1.9%
  2.2%4.7%
  8.8%1.9%
  4.5%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  5.5%4.2%
  4.7%9.3%
  5.5%14.0%
  3.5%2.1%
  7.1%7.0%
  2.7%4.8%
  3.3%4.7%
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There is a great divide I agree but I live in Orange Beach and we are lower middle class and are quite happy. There are several things to do for families and with a  More

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Over 14 years ago

There is a great divide in rich and poor but I live in Orange Beach and we are lower middle class and are quite happy. There are several things to do for families and  More

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This area is heavily populated with ostentatious elitists. It is growing rapidly and, because it is so expensive to live here now, it seems to only be attracting the  More

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