Question 1

Is 36542 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

36542 (Gulf Shores) has a crime score of 50/100 based on publicly reported incidents. Crime rates are roughly average for the region.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 36542?

Accepted Answer

36542 has a school score of 70/100, based on state assessment proficiency rates for nearby public schools. Schools perform near state averages.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 36542?

Accepted Answer

The median home price in 36542 is approximately $457K, based on recent sales data from Zillow Research. Prices may vary significantly by property type and specific street.

Question 4

Is 36542 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

36542 has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100, calculated from crime rates (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%). This neighborhood scores below average — individual factors should be weighed based on your priorities.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Gulf Shores Elementary School	PK–05	—	47%	72%
Gulf Shores Middle School	06–08	—	34%	62%

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