Fairhope, AL vs Mauldin, SC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fairhope
69
#1262 nationally
Mauldin
73.5
#725 nationally
Fairhope leads in crime level (3.0 vs 6.0). Mauldin leads in cost of living index (100 vs 118). Mauldin leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 24.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairhope, AL | Mauldin, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1262) | 73.5 (#725) |
| Population | 24,974 | 28,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,256 | $299,697 |
| Median Household Income | $85,456 | $75,565 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 20 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | R+22.2 |
Data coverage note: Fairhope is missing data for 1 metric that Mauldin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69 Score
Fairhope, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,256
Population
24,974
Crime
Low
Median Income
$85,456
Southeast
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C
73.5 Score
Mauldin, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,697
Population
28,010
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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