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Sardis City, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Etowah County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,805 Population 230/sq mi density
$59,632 Median Income $35,701 per capita
$207,300 Home Value $107,594 Zillow
$830 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,632 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$207,300 home value, $830/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Sardis City, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,632
21% below
$35,701 per capita
Home Value
$207,300
26% below
Zillow: $107,594
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,466/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
20% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
79%
Home Value
74%
Rent
71%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sardis City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.7% (53% 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 $107,594. 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.

Safety & Crime

Sardis City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,466/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,805
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density230/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,632
Per Capita$35,701
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$4,026M
Avg Weekly Wage$895

Housing

A+
Home Value$207,300
Rent$830
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$107,594
Housing Units777
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,466/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary287/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,706/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.8 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 204 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.