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Quiet, desirable Baldwin County community
In the heart of Baldwin County is Summerdale, a small town that offers a tight-knit community and respite from a busy life. "Summerdale is a small, quiet community, with lots of farmland and a desirable primary school," says Realtor Jeremy Sullivan with Re/Max Paradise. Sullivan has worked in real estate for nearly 20 years. Summerdale has a population of less than 1,500 residents and sits right off the highway, which has earned its nickname as the "Gateway to the South's Most Popular Tourist Area," according to Summerdale's city website. The town has a small downtown area, with locally loved restaurants and small antique shops, and offers annual community events. All in all, it's a quintessential quiet small town. "Not much happens in Summerdale, but when it does, everyone knows about it--everyone knows, " Sullivan says.
Summerdale has a small downtown area, with locally loved restaurants and small antique shop.
At Dan's Diner in Summerdale everyone is a regular.
Summerdale is a quintessential quiet small town.
Summerdale is a growing rural city close to interstate 10 and the beaches to the South.
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Employment sectors in Summerdale
According to Datausa.io, the largest employment sectors in Summerdale are construction, manufacturing and retail trade. Several manufacturing and construction companies are located across Baldwin and Mobile counties, including Collins Aerospace and the companies along Mobile's riverfront industrial area.
One of the largest employment sectors in Summerdale is construction.
One of the many manufacturing companies across Baldwin county is Collins Aerospace.
Many Summerdale residents work in nearby retail establishments.
Not far from Summerdale, Mobile's waterfront is home to lots of manufacturing and shipping.
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Established homes and new construction in Summerdale
Summerdale's median home value is $236,500, about 16% lower than the U.S. national home value of $281,900. Homes here are spread out, with a mixture of established homes on large lots, small suburban subdivisions and new construction—prices for a Summerdale home range between $250,000 and $500,000. There's also land for sale, with lot sizes between a quarter-acre and 20 acres and prices anywhere from $150,000 to $1 million, depending on size.
The Summerdale median home subdivisions combine nature and community..
Small subdivisions dot the rural landscape of Summerdale.
Experience the charm of well established homes on large lots on Summerdale.
Summerdale has a ton of land for sale, with lot sizes between a quarter-acre and 20 acres.
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STEM-certified schools at BCPS
Summerdale students attend Baldwin County Public Schools, which earns an overall A-minus grade on Niche. Niche also ranked the district third-best in the Mobile area. BCPS is one of the largest employers in the county, employing over 4,000 residents. Students can attend STEAM and STEM-certified schools, attend AP or IB classes or apply to Baldwin Preparatory Academy. This new technical campus prepares students for careers in fields like construction, graphic design and aviation.
Discover a lifelong love for learning at Summerdale Elementary School.
Summerdale Junior High cultivates a supportive environment where students thrive.
Foley Middle School is where curiosity leads to a love of learning.
Forging lifelong friendships at Foley High School.
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Residents cool off at Children's Splash Park
In Summerdale, families frequent the Children's Splash Park, a spacious playground alongside a splash pad where kids can cool off in the Alabama heat. There's a pond with a picnic table where residents can have lunch or host outdoor events. Nearby, the Summerdale Ball Park has baseball diamonds for school, club and Little League games, and the Summerdale Public Tennis Courts are popular for tennis or pickleball games on weekend mornings.
Summerdale is close to Alligator Alley, where visitors can walk along the elevated boardwalk or attend family-friendly shows surrounded by over 600 gators of various maturity levels. The town is about 17 miles from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, where residents can fish, swim, sunbathe and enjoy other beachside activities.
Summerdale has Children's Splash Park so families can keep cool in the summertime.
The Children's Splash Park in Summerdale also has a super fun playground.
Alligator Alley in Summerdale is an unmatched experience for the entire family.
Summerdale is just a hop, skip, and jump from the amazing beaches of Gulf Shores.
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L.A. Barbeque and Red Beard's Chest Antique
Along Highway 59, the town has a collection of churches, western stores, and locally owned restaurants. L.A. Barbeque and Decades Family Restaurant are local go-to's for dinner. Dollar General offers necessities, but residents can drive south to Foley for Walmart, Publix and the Tanger Outlets. Red Beard's Chest Antique is popular across the county, offering a large selection of vintage wares, decor, jewelry and books. The Summerdale Public Library holds events like yoga classes and annual Christmas concerts.
A warm friendly atmosphere and real Southern cooking awaits at L.A. Barbecue in Summerdale.
Enjoy roaming the isles at Red Beards Antiques in Summerdale for that perfect find.
Summerdale locals have the convenience of their own Dollar General.
Stop in to Central Perk Cafe for a coffee, lunch, and some family fun.
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Transportation and Weather in Summerdale
Summerdale is located along Highway 90, offering access to nearby Baldwin County towns like Foley, which is just over 5 miles away and has a significant retail hub. "That's where we go to do everything," Sullivan says. Interstate 10 is nearby, and residents can commute to Mobile, 30 miles away, by scheduling a shuttle through the Baldwin Regional Area Transit System's mobile app. The closest hospital is South Baldwin Regional Medical Center, 7 miles away. Gulf Shores International Airport is about 15 miles from the town, and Mobile International Airport is 35 miles away.
It's summer most of the year in Summerdale, with hot weather lasting most of the year and short, mild winters. During the hot season, storms, including hurricanes, come off the Gulf of Mexico.
Crime in Summerdale
According to the University of Alabama and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Crime.Alabama.Gov., there were only four violent and 37 recorded property crime cases in both 2022 and 2023. The rates are lower than those of its neighbor Robertsdale, which reported 15 cases of violent crime and 156 cases of property crime in 2023.
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