The Daphne metro is home to 239,945 people (up 15.3% over five years), with a median household income of $75,019. Typical rent of $1,701/month works out to 27.2% of the median household income — near the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Daphne's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 19.3% |
| Retail trade | 14.6% |
| Professional & management | 11.8% |
| Arts, food & hospitality | 10.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9.8% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 27.2% of median income leave moderate headroom; underwrite rent growth conservatively. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Daphne market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,701/month suggests a household income around $68,000/year. The metro's median household income is $75,019.
By workforce share: Education & health care (19.3%), Retail trade (14.6%), Professional & management (11.8%) (Census ACS 5-year).