Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Saraland
Saraland, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,059
Population
14,798
Renter Mix
30% Rent
A charming small town near everything Mobile has to offer
Affordable
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Suburban
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The third largest city in Mobile County, Saraland sits approximately ten miles north of Mobile. Residents appreciate living so close to big-city amenities and attractions like the USS Alabama, Mobile Bay, and Bienville Square. Local restaurants, bars, and shops can be found in the downtown district as well. Interstate 65 travels through town, making it easy for travelers to get to other attractions as well including the University of Mobile, Langan Park, the University of South Alabama, and the Mobile Museum of Art. Saraland is a convenient suburb with plenty of service-based industries and casual dining options. Apartments in the city are affordable, making it a great place for Mobile commuters to call home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$60,596
Average: $83,571
Education
2,752
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,530
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Saraland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Saraland, AL is $1,065 for one bedroom, $1,304 for two bedrooms, and $1,503 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saraland has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,065/month
662 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Saraland, AL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
958 Students
Saraland Early Education Center
Public
Grades PK-5
541 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
759 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,096 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.