A few facts you may not aware of

Did you know that the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley area was ranked the No. 1 "micropolitan" area in the nation, according to new U.S. Census data? The study looked at all micropolitan areas in the country for the number of people gained since 2000. The Daphne-Fairhope-Foley area in South Alabama and surrounding communities in Baldwin County added 31,350 residents since 2000.  (Birmingham Business Journal).  

If you’re like me, you’re wondering what on earth IS a "micropolitan" area? Micropolitan Statistical Areas (μSA), as defined by the Census Bureau and the OMB, are urban areas in the U.S. based around a core city or town with a population of 10,000 to 49,999. (Wikipedia) And what does it mean to you? This growth bodes well for the economy of Fairhope. The unemployment rate in Fairhope, AL, is 2.20%, with job growth of 4.14%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 36.15%. Home values have a median price of $359,000 and are gaining in value. (www.bestplaces.net) Sounds good to me……

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