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See what Grand Bay, AL has to offer.

Who Lives Here

Grand Bay Demographics

Education

High School

35%

Associate's

22%

Bachelor's

6%

Master's

1%

Doctorate

36%

Family Size

2 people

45%

3 people

21%

4 people

26%

5 people

2%

6+ people

6%

Household Income

0-50k

32%

50-100k

46%

100-150k

16%

150-200k

2%

200k+

4%

Age

0-10

16%

10-20

14%

20-45

26%

45-65

27%

65+

18%

Getting Around Grand Bay

Grand Bay Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

8%

15-30 Mins

46%

30-40 Mins

33%

40-60 Mins

10%

60+ Mins

3%

What Renters Are Saying

Grand Bay Features

Busy Streets

No

Say 5 of 5 renters

Area Has Kids Play Outside

Yes

Say 5 of 5 renters

Area Has Potholes

No

Say 5 of 5 renters

Good Place To Raise A Family

Yes

Say 5 of 5 renters

Safe For Families

Yes

Say 5 of 5 renters

Noise Late At Night

No

Say 4 of 5 renters

Area Has Litter

No

Say 4 of 5 renters

Pet Friendly

Yes

Say 4 of 5 renters

Quiet Area

Yes

Say 4 of 5 renters

Well Lit

Yes

Say 4 of 5 renters

Maintained Yards

Yes

Say 4 of 5 renters

Near Highways

Yes

Say 3 of 5 renters

Mostly Older Buildings

Yes

Say 3 of 5 renters

Near Grocery Stores

No

Say 3 of 5 renters

Near Schools

No

Say 3 of 5 renters

Tree Lined Streets

No

Say 3 of 5 renters

Nearby Parks

No

Say 4 of 5 renters

Mostly Newer Buildings

No

Say 5 of 5 renters

Near Downtown

No

Say 5 of 5 renters

Nice Views

No

Say 5 of 5 renters

Grand Bay Education

Schools

Percentage: 4/54/5

School Score

How satisfied do renters feel with the schools in this area.

Top Schools in Grand Bay

10/10

Hutchens Elementary School

Grades PK, K-2 • Public

9/10

Anna F. Booth Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

9/10

Dawes Intermediate School

Grades 3-5 • Public

8/10

Mary B. Austin Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

8/10

Castlen Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

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Living in Grand Bay, AL

Grand Bay, Alabama is a small town with a population of slightly more than 4,000. Young children account for a larger portion of the population here (9%) than nationally (6%), making it a great place to raise a family, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just over 38, skews younger than most cities in Alabama. Just 12% of residents rent in Grand Bay, as most own their homes. With an average rent of $953/month, exceeding the state average by $147 a month, relatively high rent costs may play a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Grand Bay has an average commute time of about 28 minutes. Many residents (35%) drive their own vehicle to work, while public transit is not used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

There are three primary industries in Grand Bay: manufacturing, entertainment, and construction. Combined, these industries make up 20% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of residents work in sales, which ranks as the top field in the town. With an average annual income of just under $72,000, Grand Bay workers earn more than their peers elsewhere in Alabama. However, the town's average income is fairly average compared to the national level ($73,345). Grand Bay has a large percentage of residents older than 25 who have a high school degree or equivalent (24%) compared to the national average. In addition, 6% possess a Bachelor's degree and 1% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.