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A rural community with a quickly developing workforce
Bay Minette, a small town of over 8,000 residents about 20 miles north of Mobile Bay, was declared the seat of Baldwin County in 1901. Baldwin County Courthouse is the city's centerpiece, towering in Courthouse Square downtown. While county-wide residents come to Bay Minette to handle administrative and governmental affairs, the city grows in popularity for its developing workforce and low housing prices. "It's one of the last bastions of affordable housing in the entire county," says local Realtor Kiel Rubio of Wise Living Real Estate. He's sold homes across the region for nearly 10 years. "You can still find a home with two to five acres for less than $200,000, so it's still affordable and within a 30-mile radius of many new job opportunities."
Bay Minette is home to the South Alabama Megasite. The Novelis Corporation, an aluminum manufacturer, bought 2,000 of the Megasite's 3,000 acres for its new facility. The company broke ground for the facility in late 2022, and Baldwin County anticipates this will bring 1,000 jobs to the area. "There's a lot of growth in this area because the county is spending a lot of money on workforce development," Rubio says. The city also has a prominent timber industry.
Towering in Courthouse Square is the Baldwin County Courthouse, Bay Minette's centerpiece.
Bay Minette is home to the South Alabama Megasite a major employer in the area.
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Homes in downtown Bay Minette
The median home price in Bay Minette is around $240,000, about $150,000 under the American median. The market is primarily single-family homes. Downtown Bay Minette is home to most of the city's housing, from early 20th-century bungalows and mid-century ranch-style homes to 21st-century new traditional homes. Development inched out of downtown and into the city's outskirts from the 20th to 21st centuries. Properties are typically larger than an acre outside of downtown. "People like their privacy," Rubio says. "They have chickens out in their yards."
There are many early 20th-century bungalows in the downtown district of Bay Minette.
Bay Minette has a plethora of mid-century ranch-style homes.
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Baldwin County Schools earn high remarks on Niche
Baldwin County Schools scores an overall A-minus on Niche and serves over 31,000 students. Coastal Alabama Community College offers post-secondary options on the city's south side off Highway 31. The college offers certifications and associate degrees, including cosmetology and business management.
Bay Minette Middle School cultivates visionary thinkers and creators.
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The beautification of Bay Minette
According to the Trust for Public Land, 35% of residents live within a 10-minute walk of the city's seven municipal parks. Pocket parks, courtyards and sports facilities cluster primarily in the city center. The Municipal Pool Complex and George B. Halliday Park are hubs of community recreation and host various events, like the annual crawfish cook-off. The Bay Minette Beautification Committee, through a partnership with the Parks and Grounds Department, helps with the city's upkeep through efforts like Clean Out and Recycle Day and the annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway. They added hanging baskets to the city's downtown through the Bay Minette in Bloom Campaign.
George Halliday Park is a hub of community recreation and host various Bay Minette events.
Community Kids Park, central to downtown of Bay Minette, brings families together.
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Dining downtown and shopping along McMeans
The city has a couple of independently owned restaurants and shops downtown. "At the moment, there are some mom-and-pop restaurants, like Street's Seafood," Rubio says. "But Bay Minette is slowly but surely starting to flourish, and businesses are starting to realize the area's economic potential." Downtown hosts several holiday parades and events, like Burgers and Bingo on the Square. The city's few grocery stores are on McMeans Avenue, with fast-food restaurants, pharmacies and service businesses. "Walmart is probably one of the closest spots for groceries, but there are several neighborhood markets across the city."
There are some mom-and-pop dining options in Bay Minette, like Street's Seafood.
Walmart is a popular choice for grocery shopping in Bay Minette.
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Heading into Mobile on Route 31
Bay Minette is 30 miles from Mobile, connected by U.S. Route 31. Interstate 65 is just north of the city, accessible by State Routes 59 and 287. The Baldwin Area Regional Transit System (BRATS) operates scheduled bus rides with limited hours. North Baldwin Infirmary is north of downtown, and the Mobile Regional Airport is about 43 miles away.
Hot summers in South Alabama
Bay Minette's summers are hot, and winters are mild; temperatures rarely go below 40 degrees. According to First Street, properties in Bay Minette have an extreme wind factor based on the likelihood of severe storms.
Grab a game of golf at Holly Hills near Bay Minette year round.
Tropical storms and hurricanes can bring strong winds to the Bay Minette area in summertime.
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An uptick in crime
According to Crime.Alabama.Gov, an effort between the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the University of Alabama, there were 196 total crimes in Bay Minette in 2023, up from 2022.
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On average, homes in Bay Minette, AL sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Bay Minette, AL over the last 12 months is $241,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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