
16. Daphne, Alabama
Daphne, Alabama has a population of 21,570 residents and is the main city of Baldwin County. It is 170 miles from the state capital of Montgomery. There are many parks in Daphne, like Trione Park which hosts baseball games, softball, and soccer. Lott Park hosts basketball, baseball, and tennis courts. Take a walk along the boardwalk at Bayfront Park. There is also Centennial Park and May Day Park each with children’s playgrounds and piers onto Mobile Bay.

Visit the Daphne Civic Center which hosts special community events, as well as the Daphne Public Library. Originally, Native American tribes lived in the area during the Paleo-Indian period. Daphne’s nickname is The Jubilee City because it is a bustling town. Also, Village Point Park Preserve is an estuary where you can see lots of local wildlife. The median home price is $209,000, and the main industries are education and healthcare. The median household income is $53,361. The cost of living is two percent below the national average and the job growth rate of 3.5 percent. Baldwin County also offers eco-friendly beach waters.