The Town FilesMagnolia Springs, Alabama
Town in Baldwin County · population 811 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $442,400
- Household income
- $86,818
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 50.2
Magnolia Springs is a town of 811 people in Baldwin County, Alabama. The median home is worth $442,400, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks more seaside character than 98% of Alabama towns, better for retirees than 97% of Alabama towns, better for cycling than 93% of Alabama towns.
How Magnolia Springs ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Magnolia Springs is worth $442,400, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $86,818, which is more affordable than 4% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,146 a month. 83.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Magnolia Springs | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $442,400 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,146 | $834 |
| Median household income | $86,818 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.9% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.5% | — |
Who lives in Magnolia Springs
| People | Magnolia Springs | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.2 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.8% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 25.6% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 30.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.8% | 86.7% |
Weather in Magnolia Springs
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 39.3°F. About 65.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Magnolia Springs since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 13, 2001 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on January 22, 2017.
Severe weather in Baldwin County since 1996
Baldwin County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Hurricane | EM-3656: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Baldwin County
Baldwin County had 85,118 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,157 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Magnolia Springs itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Towns near Magnolia Springs
- Foley, AL6.4 mi · 20,335 people · home $289,300
- Bon Secour, AL6.6 mi · 1,754 people · home $309,800
- Summerdale, AL7.3 mi · 1,468 people · home $274,800
- Gulf Shores, AL9.8 mi · 15,014 people · home $382,700
- Point Clear, AL9.9 mi · 2,076 people · home $867,500
- Silverhill, AL9.9 mi · 768 people · home $265,600
- Fairhope, AL10.2 mi · 22,477 people · home $430,900
- Elberta, AL10.9 mi · 1,974 people · home $232,800
Magnolia Springs questions
Is Magnolia Springs, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Magnolia Springs scores better for retirees than 97% of Alabama towns and quieter than 80%. 22.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.2).
How much does a house cost in Magnolia Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Magnolia Springs is valued at $442,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $86,818, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,146 a month.
What is the weather like in Magnolia Springs?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 39.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 65.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Magnolia Springs get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Magnolia Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 13, 2001. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)