Orange Beach
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Geography
Orange Beach, Alabama, in Baldwin county, is 23 miles W of Pensacola, Florida (center to center) and 151 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. The people of the city are in the Mobile metropolitan area. Orange Beach has a population of 3,784.
The People and Families of Orange Beach
In Orange Beach, about 56% of adults are married.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in Orange Beach.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Orange Beach had a median family income of $51,222. Orange Beach is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Orange Beach benefits from its educated workforce. The city, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
Orange Beach Housing
In Orange Beach, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Orange Beach may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Alabama, which provides more money for local schools and services.
Sports
The city of Orange Beach has a NAFL football team. They are named the Alabama Lightning, and play in the Orange Beach Sportsplex across from The Wharf. Their rivals are the Port City Monarchs, based in Mobile, Alabama. The Orange Beach Soccer Complex has hosted the Southeastern Conference Women's Soccer Championship in 2005 and again in 2006.
Education
Orange Beach, Alabama is a part of the Baldwin County Public Schools system.
Orange Beach currently has one school, Orange Beach Elementary School (K-5).
Students continue on to Gulf Shores Middle School (Grades 6-8) and Gulf Shores High School (9-12), which are both in Gulf Shores.
Entertainment
The Wharf, Located in Orange Beach, Alabama is the Gulf Coast’s new resort and attraction bringing shopping, dining, entertainment and resort-style ambiance to an island known for Southern Hospitality.
