Saraland, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Mobile County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
16,304 Population 477/sq mi density
$60,577 Median Income $39,669 per capita
$210,500 Home Value $240,627 Zillow
$1,071 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
85 Violent Crime/100K 1,709 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,577 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$210,500 home value, $1,071/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Saraland, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,577
19% below
$39,669 per capita
Home Value
$210,500
25% below
Zillow: $240,627
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
8% below
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
85/100K
78% below
1,709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
28% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Saraland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Saraland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
75%
Rent
92%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Saraland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Saraland residents earn a median household income of $60,577 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,669. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,216 business establishments, including 776 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saraland is $210,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,627. Median rent is $1,071/month, with 32.5% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Saraland reports 85 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,709/100K.

Education

24.2% of adults in Saraland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Saraland has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population16,304
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density477/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,577
Per Capita$39,669
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$30,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187

Housing

A+
Home Value$210,500
Rent$1,071
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$240,627
Housing Units7,140
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent85/100K
Property1,709/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,656/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain67.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation60 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

Saraland was founded in 1957.
The median home in Saraland was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Mobile Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 776 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 67 fatal vehicle crashes.