Satsuma

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Satsuma, AL Area Guide

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Satsuma, Alabama is named for the satsuma oranges that populated the area. The oranges were introduced to the state in 1878. The area of Satsuma, then known as Fig Tree Island, had more than 100 acres of satsuma and pecan trees by 1910. Today, Satsuma serves as a tree-filled, family-friendly suburb of Mobile, located 10 miles south.

Discover the natural beauty of Satsuma in its parks. Steele Creek Park is ideal for boaters and disc golf fans, while those with children will enjoy Wright Park’s playground, tennis courts, and splash pad. The east side of Satsuma sits along the vast green space of the Mobile River and its bayous and is considered the gateway to the Mobile Delta.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$86,212

Average: $110,000

Education

1,394

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

2,826

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

42 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 13% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

22%

Housing Distribution

Satsuma has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Robert E. Lee Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

767 Students

Robert E Lee Elementary School

Public

Grades K & 3-6

650 Students

Satsuma High School

Public

Grades 7-12

869 Students

Points of Interest

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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.