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Saraland, Alabama

Introduction to Saraland, Alabama

Saraland, Alabama, in Mobile county, is 8 miles N of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 133 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is in the Mobile area. There are 12,288 residents in Saraland.

Saraland History

The area now known as Saraland was once part of a Spanish land grant. It was given to Don Diego Alvarez. His descendants gave the community its first name, Alvarez Station. Later, it was named Cleveland Station. The city's present-day name was given by a retired minister and editor who moved to the south. Saraland's first post office was supposedly opened by him, and the area was named after his wife, Sara.

Saraland and nearby Attractions

  • Mobile Museum of Art
  • Phoenix Fire Museum
  • Bragg-Mitchell House
  • Lafitte Baptist Church
  • Amelia City Park
  • Norton Creek

Things To Do In Saraland

Saraland offers visitors easy access to a number of historical sites and museums including the Exploreum Science Museum, the Museum of Art, and the Phoenix Fire Museum. While in the city, one can also visit the Mobile City Public Libraries and a few of the churches. There are many parks that offer a range of recreational facilities. The Sara Square Shopping Center and Saraland Civic Center are also worth visiting.

Saraland Transportation

Air transportation facilities are provided by Mobile Regional Airport.

Saraland Higher Education

Bishop State Community College, University of South Alabama, James H Faulkner State Community College, and the University of South Alabama–Baldwin are nearby.

High Points

Saraland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySaraland Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Saraland Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%Saraland People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Saraland, AL

Comparing Saraland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population78
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity55
Senior Citizens54
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men37
Well-Paid Single Women36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty69
People in Middle Class or Better59
Median Family Income48
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work36
Public Transportation Use27
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Rents72
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime44

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