The Town FilesSaraland, Alabama
City in Mobile County · population 16,171 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $217,600
- Household income
- $61,509
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 43.7
Saraland is a city of 16,171 people in Mobile County, Alabama. The median home is worth $217,600, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks more vibrant than 83% of Alabama towns, more upscale than 74% of Alabama towns, better for families than 70% of Alabama towns.
How Saraland ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Saraland is worth $217,600, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $61,509, which is more affordable than 23% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,060 a month. 78.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Saraland | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $217,600 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,060 | $834 |
| Median household income | $61,509 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 78.6% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Saraland
| People | Saraland | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.3% | 86.7% |
Weather in Saraland
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 40.7°F. About 67.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 21 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Saraland since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 21, 1997 about 3.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on August 27, 1973.
Severe weather in Mobile County since 1996
Mobile County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Hurricane | EM-3656: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
Jobs and pay in Mobile County
Mobile County had 175,327 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,700 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Saraland itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Saraland
4 public schools with 3,488 students, about 17.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saraland High School | 9-12 | 1,151 | 16.4 |
| Saraland Elementary School | 2-5 | 998 | 18.5 |
| Saraland Middle SchoolAdams Campus | 6-8 | 782 | 20.1 |
| Saraland Early Education Center | PK-1 | 557 | 16.4 |
Towns near Saraland
- Satsuma, AL2.8 mi · 6,749 people · home $219,400
- Prichard, AL5.8 mi · 19,322 people · home $85,700
- Chickasaw, AL6.0 mi · 6,457 people · home $117,500
- Semmes, AL9.1 mi · 4,941 people · home $215,600
- Mobile, AL12.9 mi · 187,041 people · home $193,300
- Spanish Fort, AL17.1 mi · 10,049 people · home $343,900
- Citronelle, AL18.7 mi · 3,946 people · home $193,500
- Bay Minette, AL19.0 mi · 8,107 people · home $173,000
Saraland questions
Is Saraland, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Saraland scores better for retirees than 59% of Alabama towns and quieter than 23%. 21.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in Saraland?
The median owner-occupied home in Saraland is valued at $217,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,509, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,060 a month.
What is the weather like in Saraland?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 40.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 67.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Saraland get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Saraland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 21, 1997. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)