At a Glance
Median Income
$59,632
$35,701 per capita
Home Value
$207,300
Zillow: $113,307
Median Rent
$830/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
16.4% smoking rate
How Sardis City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sardis City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sardis City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sardis City residents earn a median household income of $59,632 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,701. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,439 business establishments, including 204 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sardis City is $207,300 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,307. Median rent is $830/month, with 51.0% 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 1986.
Education
26.9% of adults in Sardis City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sardis City has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population1,805
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density230/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,632
Per Capita$35,701
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$4,026M
Avg Weekly Wage$895
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,300
Rent$830
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$113,307
Housing Units777
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,706/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain56.8 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation1,065 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Sardis City was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 204 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.