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Dauphin Island, AL—36528

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$470,000
1.2% YoY Growth
Household Income
$64,600
23.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
80
37.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.2%
Median Rent
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1-Bed Rent
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2-Bed Rent
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  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Dauphin Island, AL

As of May '26, the median home price in Dauphin Island, AL is $470,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.2%. This indicates that home prices in Dauphin Island, AL are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.2%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$470,000-1.2%
Single Family $479,000-0.2%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$344,000-2.8%
    3 Bed
    		$465,000-0.2%
    4 Bed
    		$656,000-2.5%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    1.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    22.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    51.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    8.6%

    Rental Trends — Dauphin Island, AL

    Dauphin Island, AL lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
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    3 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    2 Bedrooms
    22.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    77.8%

    Property Listings — Dauphin Island, AL

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dauphin Island, AL is 80. This is a increase of 37.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$537,000-2.0%
    Listing Count
    		1201.0%
    Listings as % of Homes2.5%1.0%
    Days on Market
    		8037.0%
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    Demographics — Dauphin Island, AL

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dauphin Island, AL has a population of 1,940, which has increased by 58.2% over the past 5 years. Dauphin Island, AL is a less popular place for families, as children make up 7.7% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 40.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.3% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		1,94058.2%
    % Under 18
    		7.7%-26.7%
    % Seniors
    		35.0%7.0%
    % WFH
    		12.3%73.2%
    % w/ College Degree
    		40.1%1.0%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dauphin Island, AL is a predominantly white area, with 91.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dauphin Island, AL is hispanic, making up 4.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.6% of the population in Dauphin Island, AL, and this percentage has decreased by 75.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		91.3%-3.9%
    % Black
    		2.3%∞%
    % Hispanic
    		4.9%75.0%
    % Asian
    		0.0%-100.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		0.6%-75.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Dauphin Island, AL

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 111 mortgage originations in Dauphin Island, AL, of which 86.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 12.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Dauphin Island, AL. Investor activity is low, as 13.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		111
    % Conventional Loans
    		86.0%
    % Government Loans
    		14.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		13.0%
    % Second Loans
    		35.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		12.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Dauphin Island, AL

    Dauphin Island, AL lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
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    Total Units Section 8
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    % Rentals under Section 8
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    % Occupied Section 8
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    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$1,110
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,340
    3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,760
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,790

    Affordability — Dauphin Island, AL

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio7.2
    Median Home Price$470,000
    Median Household Income$64,600

    Dauphin Island, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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