Alford, Florida

About Alford

Set in the northwestern part of Florida, Alford is a tiny community with an estimated population of 519.

Officially, Alford is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.05 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 494 residents per square mile.

📰 Alford News Today

• Florida State’s unique jersey patch approach is the cost of Michael Alford's mistakes Chop Chat · Aug 14
• Stephen Michael Alford The Northwest Florida Daily News · Jun 22
• Stephen Michael Alford Legacy obituary · Jun 18
• Obituary for Joyce (Weeks) Alford - Davis-Watkins Funeral Homes & Crematory Davis-Watkins Funeral Homes & Crematory · Jun 10
• FSU AD Michael Alford shares view on how FSU football is set up for the 2026 season, expectations for Norvell 247sports.com · May 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Alford Unique

• Positioned in northwestern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

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🗺️ Map of Alford

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