Apartments for rent in Orange Beach, AL

Orange Beach, a small town in Alabama, has a population of slightly less than 6,000. Retirees will feel welcome, as they make up 29% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just over 47, are notably older than most cities in Alabama. Only 28% of residents rent in Orange Beach, as the majority own their homes. Relatively high rent costs could be a contributing factor, as the average rent of $1,099 a month is substantially higher than the state average of $807.

Many Orange Beach residents work in one of three industries: entertainment, retail, and real estate. Together, these industries make up 21% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of about $80K, Orange Beach workers earn more than their peers elsewhere in Alabama. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (21%), Orange Beach has a large concentration of residents older than 25 who have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree (33%).

With an average commute time of about 22 minutes, faster than most cities in Alabama, Orange Beach residents are well aware that getting to work isn't overly time-consuming. Many residents (41%) drive to work, while public transit is not used. Few workers commute on foot.