What are the schools like in Satsuma, AL?

Satsuma is served primarily by Satsuma City. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.5:1.

What is the median household income in Satsuma?

The median household income in Satsuma, AL is $87,974 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Satsuma, AL?

Satsuma has an average high temperature of 62.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Satsuma, AL affordable or expensive?

Satsuma's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Satsuma is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $177,600 and the median rent is $1,233 per month.

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

Satsuma has a violent crime rate of 159.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 668.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Satsuma, AL a Good Place to Live?

Satsuma is a small town of 6,740 in Alabama, with a median household income of $87,974 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Satsuma 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: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Satsuma is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Satsuma 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

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

Metric	Satsuma, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$177,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,233	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,974	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Satsuma's violent crime rate is 159.9 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

159.9 /100k

Property Crime

668.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Satsuma is served primarily by Satsuma City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Satsuma, AL	National Avg
School District	Satsuma City	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Satsuma sees average highs of 62.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 68.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Satsuma, AL
Average High — January	62.1°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	68.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Satsuma, AL	National Avg
Population	6,740	—
Median Age	40.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	17.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Saraland, AL 2 mi Creola, AL 3 mi Axis, AL 5 mi Chickasaw, AL 6 mi Prichard, AL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Satsuma

Satsuma, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36572

Satsuma vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Satsuma, AL affordable or expensive?

Satsuma's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Satsuma roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $177,600 and median rent is $1,233/month.

What is the crime rate in Satsuma, AL?

Satsuma's violent crime rate is 159.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 668.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Satsuma?

Public schools in Satsuma are operated by Satsuma City. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. 26.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Satsuma, AL a good place to live?

Satsuma, AL has a population of 6,740, a median household income of $87,974, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. 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 Satsuma?

Satsuma averages 62.1°F in January and 91.7°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 Satsuma?

Satsuma, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36572.

What is the population of Satsuma?

The population of Satsuma, Alabama is 6,740 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Satsuma?

Key numbers for living in Satsuma: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $177,600, median household income $87,974, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Satsuma side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.