What are the schools like in Saraland, AL?

Saraland is served primarily by Saraland City. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.6:1.

What is the median household income in Saraland?

The median household income in Saraland, AL is $62,802 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Saraland, AL?

Saraland has an average high temperature of 61.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Saraland, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Saraland, AL affordable or expensive?

Saraland's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Saraland is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $188,400 and the median rent is $972 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Saraland, AL?

Saraland has a violent crime rate of 84.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1702.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Saraland, AL a Good Place to Live?

Saraland is a small city of 16,109 in Alabama, with a median household income of $62,802 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Saraland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Saraland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Saraland city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.4

Saraland's overall cost of living index is 89.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Saraland costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Saraland, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$188,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$972	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,802	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Saraland's violent crime rate is 84.8 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

84.8 /100k

Property Crime

1702.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Saraland is served primarily by Saraland City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Saraland, AL	National Avg
School District	Saraland City	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Saraland sees average highs of 61.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 68.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Saraland, AL
Average High — January	61.5°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	68.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Saraland, AL	National Avg
Population	16,109	—
Median Age	42.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Satsuma, AL 2 mi Creola, AL 5 mi Chickasaw, AL 6 mi Prichard, AL 6 mi Axis, AL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Saraland

Saraland, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36571

Saraland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saraland, AL affordable or expensive?

Saraland's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Saraland roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $188,400 and median rent is $972/month.

What is the crime rate in Saraland, AL?

Saraland's violent crime rate is 84.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1702.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Saraland?

Public schools in Saraland are operated by Saraland City. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Saraland, AL a good place to live?

Saraland, AL has a population of 16,109, a median household income of $62,802, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Saraland?

Saraland averages 61.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 68.9 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Saraland?

Saraland, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36571.

What is the population of Saraland?

The population of Saraland, Alabama is 16,109 with a median age of 42.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Saraland?

Key numbers for living in Saraland: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $188,400, median household income $62,802, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Saraland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.