Why you shouldn't Move to Baldwin County in 2025

Are you considering a move to Baldwin County, Alabama in 2025? Before making the leap, discover the surprising realities of life in one of the fastest growing counties in the South. Locals worry about overcrowded schools, rising home prices, and rapid development, while newcomers grapple with small town culture shock and limited late night conveniences. Yet these very challenges are what make Baldwin County so attractive to families, retirees, and remote workers, bringing improved schools, new restaurants, stronger job opportunities, and a thriving coastal lifestyle with some of the lowest property taxes in the country. In this video, we break down the true pros and cons of moving to Baldwin County, Alabama in 2025 so you’ll know exactly what to expect before relocating. Don’t move until you’ve seen this!

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CHAPTERS:

1:02 – The Big One: Growth in Baldwin County
2:31 – Benefits of Growth: Schools, Shopping, Lifestyle (Fairhope, Foley, Eastern Shore, Orange Beach, Bon Secour)
3:18 – Jobs and Wages: The Harsh Reality (Daphne, California vs. Alabama pay, Illinois, New York, Texas)
4:49 – Small Town Culture Shock (Fairhope, Gulf Shores, Foley, Pensacola)
6:29 – Tourism Season & Lifestyle Pace (Gulf Shores, Orange Beach)
7:56 – Dining & Food Scene Limitations (Foley – Jade Gardens, Taco Fiesta, Bon Secour seafood, Fairhope boutiques & restaurants)
10:02 – Overcrowded Schools & New Districts (Daphne, Spanish Fort, Foley, Fairhope, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach)
13:35 – School Zoning Challenges (Ono Island, Foley Schools, Orange Beach City Schools)
15:24 – Public vs. Private Schools in Baldwin County (Bayside Academy, St. Michael, Snook Christian, Christ the King, Daphne, Spanish Fort, Fairhope)
16:47 – Rising Housing Costs & Insurance (South of I-10, Chicago property tax comparison, Gulf Coast areas)
18:38 – Budget Expectations vs. Reality (Fort Morgan Road, Foley School District)
19:56 – New Construction & Neighborhood Growth (Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Gulf Coast communities)
20:12 – Should You Be Afraid to Move Here?
21:55 – Why Retirees & Military Families Choose Baldwin County (Pensacola, Mobile, Gulf Coast, Coast Guard & Navy bases, VA hospitals)