Orange Beach is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 8,534 people and four associated neighborhoods, Orange Beach is the 86th largest community in Alabama. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Orange Beach, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Orange Beach, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Orange Beach’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Orange Beach does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $90,402.00.

Orange Beach home prices are not only among the most expensive in Alabama, but Orange Beach real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 18.03% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that Orange Beach is a major vacation destination. Much of the city’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Orange Beach’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.

Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Orange Beach is worth considering.

One of the nice things about Orange Beach is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.

As is often the case in a small city, Orange Beach doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The education level of Orange Beach citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 39.51% of adults in Orange Beach have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Orange Beach in 2022 was $55,485, which is wealthy relative to Alabama and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $221,940 for a family of four.

The people who call Orange Beach home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Orange Beach residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Orange Beach include Irish, English, German, French, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Orange Beach is English. Other important languages spoken here include Slavic languages and Spanish.