Saraland, AL 36571 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Saraland, AL—36571

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$232,000

0.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$61,600

1.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

41.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.7%

Median Rent

$1,150

24.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$953

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,150

5.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,650

6.1% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Saraland, AL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Saraland, AL is $232,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.9%. This indicates that home prices in Saraland, AL are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.7%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$232,000	0.9%
Single Family	$232,000	0.9%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

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

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

35.5%

2 Bedrooms

31.9%

3 Bedrooms

20.6%

4 Bedrooms

11.4%

5+ Bedrooms

0.5%

Property Listings — Saraland, AL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Saraland, AL is 94. This is a increase of 23.0% 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 12.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$250,000	6.0%
Listing Count	59	20.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	20.0%
Days on Market	88	41.0%

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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%

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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%

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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%

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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

Saraland, AL—36571

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Saraland, AL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Saraland, AL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Saraland, AL

Demographics — Saraland, AL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Saraland, AL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Saraland, AL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Saraland, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Saraland, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.4
Median Home Price	$232,000
Median Household Income	$61,600

Saraland, AL—36571

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Saraland, AL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Saraland, AL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Saraland, AL

Demographics — Saraland, AL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Saraland, AL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Saraland, AL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Saraland, AL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Saraland, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Satsuma, AL

Chickasaw, AL

Prichard, AL

Creola, AL

Prichard, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

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