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Living in Bay Minette

Bay Minette is a city in the United States, with a population of 8,295 in July 2026. The city had 46 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$782 per month and the median home value was US$173,000. There were 650 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1923 sources

Population8,555people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,437EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent687.4EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.21%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,046offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 29% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.37µg/m³country median 7.0 — 5% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Bay Minette?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Bay Minette.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 60.5%, and the vacancy rate was 10.5% in July 2026. 63.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Bay Minette recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$782/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent63.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)10.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)771.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent687.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes106 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Bay Minette a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 43–59%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student55%strong on education, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family62%strong on family, weak on cost · range 53–71%
Retirement54%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 44–64%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 194 of 8,555 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$44,523 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Bay Minette is 7.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income44,523 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband59.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription83.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet15.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet29.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,437 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,846 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov21Official
Unemployment rate7.21 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Bay Minette?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €2,846 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,419of €2,272 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,272
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €771
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,419
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Bay Minette Salary needed to live in Bay Minette

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bay Minette. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bay Minette. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher82.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools46 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents20.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio11 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents650 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,888 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bay Minette when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBay Minette highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Bay Minette highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Bay Minette2,046
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,046 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Recorded violent crimes43 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time25.24 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportBFM3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport40 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bay Minette. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bay Minette.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Bay Minette is 7.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.37 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 16.11 · Feb 18.17 · Mar 21.89 · Apr 25.17 · May 28.94 · Jun 31.39 · Jul 32.22 · Aug 32.17 · Sep 30.5 · Oct 26.17 · Nov 20.89 · Dec 17.06 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00010583 (BAY MINETTE)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 4.94 · Feb 6.83 · Mar 10.17 · Apr 13.72 · May 18.17 · Jun 21.89 · Jul 23.06 · Aug 22.83 · Sep 20.72 · Oct 14.83 · Nov 9.33 · Dec 6.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00010583 (BAY MINETTE)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 10.56 · Feb 12.5 · Mar 16 · Apr 19.44 · May 23.56 · Jun 26.67 · Jul 27.67 · Aug 27.5 · Sep 25.61 · Oct 20.5 · Nov 15.11 · Dec 11.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 156 · Feb 128.5 · Mar 125.5 · Apr 137.2 · May 149.4 · Jun 194.6 · Jul 207.8 · Aug 180.6 · Sep 184.7 · Oct 99.82 · Nov 115.6 · Dec 144.8 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00010583 (BAY MINETTE)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading29.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean7.62 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,231 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature27.98 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature20.46 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature13.14 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Round Rock ±1.0 °C. Elsewhere: Chikushino-shi (Japan) ±2.8 °C, Chikushino (Japan) ±2.8 °C, Itoshima (Japan) ±2.8 °C, Kasuga (Japan) ±2.8 °C, Ōnojō (Japan) ±2.8 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 194 is not 0.7% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.735 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents194 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population218,022 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Population density191.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population8,555 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics8,604 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value173,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes60.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate50.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance7.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher13.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available93.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202295,840 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202230 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,023 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home6.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans79.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Bay Minette

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Mobile as a Bay Minette alternative in the same region

32 km away, better on 2 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Median gross pay, city and foreign residents cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 200,824 Mobile vs 8,555 Bay Minette+2247%
  • Nearest airport: 8.0 km Mobile vs 40.0 km Bay Minette−80%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,930 Mobile vs €2,437 Bay Minetteno percentage
  • Unemployment: 5.6% Mobile vs 7.2% Bay Minette−22%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,426 Mobile vs 2,046 Bay Minette+19%
  • Foreign residents: 4.3% Mobile vs 0.7% Bay Minetteno percentage
  • Annual PM2.5: 8.1 µg/m³ Mobile vs 7.4 µg/m³ Bay Minette+9%
Full comparisonMore about Mobile

Plainfield as a Bay Minette alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1194 km, better on 6 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.7% Bay Minette+731%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,437 Bay Minette+98%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 8,555 Bay Minette+485%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,046 Bay Minette−64%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €2,846 Bay Minette+42%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 7.2% Bay Minette−48%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 40.0 km Bay Minette−78%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Alternative cities in United States

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Highland Heights8,559 residentsSpringfield8,551 residentsHoughton8,560 residentsAlbertville8,544 residentsMukwonago8,544 residentsReserve8,541 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Bay Minette?

The median gross salary is 2,846 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Bay Minette?

The unemployment rate is 7.21 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Bay Minette?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.37 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Bay Minette?

Police recorded 2,046 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Bay Minette?

The published population is 8,555 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Bay Minette?

194 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Bay Minette a good place to live?

Bay Minette may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00010583 (BAY MINETTE) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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