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GULF SHORES PROFILE
Part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Gulf Shores is known for its rolling sand dunes, snow white beaches and sparkling emerald green water.
This luxury beach resort area of Alabama has been discovered and is experiencing a commercial and residential building boom. The Warf on Orange Beach is alive with a marina, amphitheater, Ferris wheel and shopping and dining complex. Championship golf, deep-sea fishing, hiking on winding nature trails and visits to Civil War forts and WW II battleships await visitors and residents alike in Gulf Shores.
Among GreatPlacesToRetire.com cities, Gulf Shores ranks high in taxes, population density and home energy use. Gulf Shores ranks low in demographic diversity, medical care and population growth.
For more detailed information on Gulf Shores -- including data on home prices, population demographics, air quality, water quality and more -- click on the Gulf Shores City Report graphic below:
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