It’s a question that gets tossed around every four years: Will the presidential election put the brakes on the housing market? Spoiler alert—at least here in Baldwin County—the answer is a pretty confident nope.
In fact, if anything, the market picked up steam after the ballots were counted.
Let’s break it down by the numbers—and by the places you actually care about.
📊 What the Numbers Say (November–April Periods)
We looked at two 6-month spans:
- Pre-Election: Nov 1, 2023 – Apr 30, 2024
- Post-Election: Nov 1, 2024 – Apr 30, 2025
Here’s the high-level view:
| Metric | Pre-Election | Post-Election |
|---|---|---|
| Closed Sales | 678 | 945 |
| Avg Sold Price | $464,123 | $496,911 |
| Median Price | $375,000 | $394,000 |
| Avg Days on Market | 56 days | 73 days |
👌 More closings.
💲 Higher prices.
⏳ Slightly slower market pace.
🏨 Local Highlights
Fairhope
- Sales jumped from 279 to 349
- Avg price climbed to $646K
- DOM grew to 83 days (luxury takes longer)
Daphne
- Big rise in closings: 290 to 398
- Avg price rose to $412K
- Still a strong mid-range market, even with longer DOM
Spanish Fort
- Sales nearly doubled (109 to 195)
- Prices held steady around $394K
- DOM stayed stable—only up 2 days
🤔 So… What’s It All Mean?
Contrary to national headlines, real estate doesn’t freeze during an election year—at least not here on the Gulf Coast. In Fairhope, Daphne, and Spanish Fort, buyers and sellers kept moving. And while homes sat on the market a little longer, they were also selling at higher prices.
If you’re thinking about making a move, don’t let the political chatter spook you. People still need to move—new jobs, growing families, downsizing—you name it.
And remember…
Trust the Locals.
Let’s talk about your goals and how the market fits into your next chapter. #AskJudd