The Town FilesSummerdale, Alabama
Town in Baldwin County · population 1,468 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $274,800
- Household income
- $70,110
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 44.7
Summerdale is a town of 1,468 people in Baldwin County, Alabama. The median home is worth $274,800, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Alabama towns, more seaside character than 96% of Alabama towns, better for a vacation home than 92% of Alabama towns.
How Summerdale 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 Summerdale is worth $274,800, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $70,110, which is more affordable than 14% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,000 a month. 88.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Summerdale | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $274,800 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,000 | $834 |
| Median household income | $70,110 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.3% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Summerdale
| People | Summerdale | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.7 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 13.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.8% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.8% | 86.7% |
Weather in Summerdale
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 38.9°F. About 69.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 69 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Summerdale since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 13, 2001 about 4.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 26, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 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 Summerdale itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Public schools in Summerdale
1 public school with 617 students, about 17.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerdale School | PK-8 | 617 | 17.6 |
Towns near Summerdale
- Foley, AL5.6 mi · 20,335 people · home $289,300
- Robertsdale, AL5.6 mi · 6,708 people · home $229,300
- Silverhill, AL6.0 mi · 768 people · home $265,600
- Magnolia Springs, AL7.3 mi · 811 people · home $442,400
- Elberta, AL9.0 mi · 1,974 people · home $232,800
- Bon Secour, AL11.2 mi · 1,754 people · home $309,800
- Fairhope, AL11.8 mi · 22,477 people · home $430,900
- Point Clear, AL13.3 mi · 2,076 people · home $867,500
Summerdale questions
Is Summerdale, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Summerdale scores better for retirees than 23% of Alabama towns and quieter than 69%. 27.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.7).
How much does a house cost in Summerdale?
The median owner-occupied home in Summerdale is valued at $274,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,110, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,000 a month.
What is the weather like in Summerdale?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 38.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 69.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Summerdale get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Summerdale 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)