Orange Beach is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 8,534 people and four associated neighborhoods, Orange Beach is the 86th largest community in Alabama. Much of the housing stock in Orange Beach was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Orange Beach economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Orange Beach, where the median household income is $89,034.00.

Orange Beach home prices are not only among the most expensive in Alabama, but Orange Beach real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

A relatively large number of people in Orange Beach telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 19.62% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that Orange Beach is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the city’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live.

Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Orange Beach is worth considering.

Orange Beach is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

As is often the case in a small city, Orange Beach doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The citizens of Orange Beach are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 37.68% of adults in Orange Beach have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Orange Beach in 2022 was $55,769, which is wealthy relative to Alabama and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $223,076 for a family of four.

The people who call Orange Beach home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Orange Beach residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Orange Beach include Irish, English, German, French, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Orange Beach is English. Other important languages spoken here include Slavic languages and Spanish.