Median home value in zip code 36542 (Gulf Shores, AL) is $451,354, down 2.4% year over year. Part of the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metropolitan area.

Home Value$451,354

YoY Change

-2.4%

Prices falling — better for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$90,271 on $451,354

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Out of reach42.2% of income

Need $113,014/yr to afford.

PITI$2,637

P/I42.2%

Afford$300K

Gap-$152K

P&I $2,282Tax $154Ins $200

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + AL ins. 28% per HUD.

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36542 is part of the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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