Gulf Shores is a medium-sized coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 17,431 people and four associated neighborhoods, Gulf Shores is the 47th largest community in Alabama. Gulf Shores real estate is some of the most expensive in Alabama, although Gulf Shores house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Gulf Shores is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Gulf Shores is a city of sales and office workers, service providers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Gulf Shores who work in sales jobs (13.80%), management occupations (13.44%), and office and administrative support (11.44%). A relatively large number of people in Gulf Shores telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 16.45% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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. 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, Gulf Shores is worth considering. One of the nice things about Gulf Shores 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, Gulf Shores doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The citizens of Gulf Shores are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 37.98% of adults in Gulf Shores have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Gulf Shores in 2022 was $44,451, which is wealthy relative to Alabama, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $177,804 for a family of four. However, Gulf Shores contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Gulf Shores is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Gulf Shores home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Gulf Shores residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Gulf Shores include Irish, German, English, Italian, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Gulf Shores is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
