City profile
Saraland, AL
Mobile County · Population 16,404
Saraland is a town in Mobile County, AL with about 16,404 residents and a typical home value near $218,000. It is 12 miles from Mobile, AL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
53°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
218
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$217,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,254
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
93
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.40%
- State income tax (top)
- 5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.29%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 98/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Lightning, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
61 mi to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 41% Democratic / 58% Republican
Community
Population
16,404
Black population
13.1%
County
Mobile County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸AL is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), tornadoes
Highlights
- About 16,404 residents
- Typical home value about $218,000
- 12 miles from Mobile, AL
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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