Saraland, AL—36571
Real Estate Data & Market Trends
Key Metrics at a Glance
Home Price Trends — Saraland, AL
As of Oct '25, the median home price in Saraland, AL is $233,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.0%. This indicates that home prices in Saraland, AL are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.4%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $233,000 | 1.0% |
| Single Family | $233,000 | 0.4% |
| Condos | N/A | N/A |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | N/A | N/A |
2 Bed | $132,000 | -3.6% |
3 Bed | $226,000 | 0.9% |
4 Bed | $350,000 | 2.6% |
| 5 Bed | N/A | N/A |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Saraland, AL
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Saraland, AL is $1,240, with a year-over-year rent change of -24.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Saraland, AL is 1-bedrooms: $955, 2-bedrooms: $1,120, 3-bedrooms: $1,690, 4-bedrooms: $2,050. The most common rental property sizes in Saraland, AL are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 35.5% and 31.9% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,150 | $1,240 |
| Studio Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 1 Bed Rent | $953 | $955 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $1,150 | $1,120 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $1,650 | $1,690 |
| 4 Bed Rent | $2,000 | $2,050 |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Saraland, AL
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Saraland, AL is 67. This is a increase of 4.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 34.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $282,000 | 22.0% |
Listing Count | 71 | 47.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 0.2% | 47.0% |
Days on Market | 67 | 4.0% |
Demographics — Saraland, AL
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Saraland, AL has a population of 17,000, which has increased by 10.6% over the past 5 years. Saraland, AL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 24.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.9% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 17,000 | 10.6% |
% Under 18 | 24.0% | -8.4% |
% Seniors | 21.1% | 41.6% |
% WFH | 4.9% | -18.3% |
% w/ College Degree | 24.2% | 39.9% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Saraland, AL is a predominantly white area, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Saraland, AL is black, making up 16.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.2% of the population in Saraland, AL, and this percentage has increased by 71.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 78.7% | -1.6% |
% Black | 16.0% | 16.8% |
% Hispanic | 0.8% | -20.0% |
% Asian | 0.6% | 0.0% |
% Foreign Born | 1.2% | 71.4% |
Mortgage and Risk — Saraland, AL
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 293 mortgage originations in Saraland, AL, of which 65.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 35.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Saraland, AL. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 293 |
% Conventional Loans | 65.0% |
% Government Loans | 35.0% |
% Investor Loans | 2.0% |
% Second Loans | 1.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 16.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Saraland, AL
As of 2024, the percent of homes in Saraland, AL under the Section 8 program is 7.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Saraland, AL, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 129 |
Total Units Section 8 | 129 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | 7.7% |
% Occupied Section 8 | 90.1% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | -$83 | $953 | $870 |
| 2 Bedroom | -$100 | $1,150 | $1,050 |
| 3 Bedroom | -$270 | $1,650 | $1,380 |
| 4 Bedroom | -$590 | $2,000 | $1,410 |
Affordability — Saraland, AL
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 3.4 |
| Median Home Price | $233,000 |
| Median Household Income | $61,600 |