At a Glance
Median Income
$50,529
$28,493 per capita
Home Value
$113,400
Zillow: $142,861
Median Rent
$898/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.6% smoking rate
How Saks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saks a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saks residents earn a median household income of $50,529 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,493. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,828 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saks is $113,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,861. Median rent is $898/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
16.9% of adults in Saks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saks has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,727
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density881/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,529
Per Capita$28,493
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,400
Rent$898
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$142,861
Housing Units4,867
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,260/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
Elevation778 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Saks was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.