Daphne, Alabama · ZIP 36526

Daphne — ZIP 36526

Daphne (36526) scores 82/100 — Good for Alabama. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $331K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share6%

Property crime share94%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100

Avg math proficiency39%

Avg reading proficiency61%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index36/100

Typical home value$331K

Median rent$1,556/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$331K

Median Rent

$1,556/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,807

Violent Crime

482

Property Crime

2,325

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Baldwin County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Belforest Elementary School	KG–06	1,069	51%	70%
Daphne East Elementary School	PK–06	947	50%	70%
Daphne High School	09–12	1,639	42%	44%
W J Carroll Intermediate School	04–06	414	42%	63%
Daphne Elementary School	PK–03	671	32%	57%
Baldwin County Virtual School	07–12	298	27%	67%
Daphne Middle School	07–08	861	26%	59%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

34,552

Median Income

$89K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

38.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 36526 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 36526 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 36526 is approximately $331K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 36526 in Daphne has an overall NeighborScore of 82/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.