Why Live in Perdido
Perdido, located in north Baldwin County, offers a rural lifestyle with expansive properties and proximity to natural attractions. Residents enjoy outdoor activities such as hunting and canoeing in protected areas. Homes in Perdido typically sit on large lots, with many residents owning at least an acre of land, and plots can measure up to 10 acres. Buyers often custom-build their homes, with bungalows and ranch-style houses being common. The neighborhood is zoned for the well-rated Baldwin County Public Schools, with students attending the well-rated Perdido School for kindergarten through eighth grade. While commercial businesses are limited, residents can visit nearby Atmore and Bay Minette for dining and shopping. Popular dining spots include Street’s Seafood, El Monterrey, and Saving Grace Kitchen in Bay Minette, and Gather Restaurant, The Coffee House, and The Anchor Café in Atmore. Groceries can be picked up at Greer’s in Bay Minette or Ramey’s in Atmore, with Walmart Supercenters available in both cities. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Splinter Hill Bog Preserve, which spans about 3,000 acres and features hiking and birdwatching opportunities. The Mobile-Tensaw River Delta, approximately 17 miles away, offers canoe trails and hunting sites. Major highways like Interstate 65 and U.S. Route 31 connect Perdido to nearby cities, with Atmore 9 miles east and Bay Minette 13 miles southwest. Baldwin County’s transit system, BRATS, provides door-to-door public transit, though most residents rely on cars for transportation. Trips to Gulf Coast beaches take about an hour and a half, while Mobile is 45 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perdido a good place to live?
Perdido is a good place to live. Perdido is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Perdido is a rural neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 39. The average household income is $53,683 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 16.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Perdido are home owners, with 25.7% of residents renting and 74.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Perdido can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Perdido neighborhood guide.
Is Perdido, AL a safe neighborhood?
Perdido, AL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Perdido?
The median home price in Perdido is $222,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $44,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.06%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,080 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $46K a year to afford the median home price in Perdido. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Perdido is $54K.
What are the best public schools in Perdido?
The best public schools that serve Perdido are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Perdido, Atmore, AL?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Perdido, Atmore, AL?
The most popular neighborhood near Perdido, Atmore, AL is
Stockton.
Home Trends in Perdido, AL
On average, homes in Perdido, Atmore sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Perdido, Atmore over the last 12 months is $195,000.
Median Sale Price
$195,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$290,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$139
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$222,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
10%