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Saraland, Alabama · ZIP 36571

Saraland — ZIP 36571

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Saraland (36571) scores 77/100 — Good for Alabama. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $241K.

77OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share6%
Property crime share94%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index74/100
Avg math proficiency54%
Avg reading proficiency67%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100
Typical home value$241K
Median rent$1,497/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$241K

Median Rent

$1,497/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 7 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,457

Violent Crime

1,943

Property Crime

5,514

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Mobile County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Saraland Elementary School02–051,034
79%
83%
Saraland Middle SchoolAdams Campus06–08789
46%
69%
Saraland High School09–121,134
37%
50%
Saraland Early Education CenterPK–01557Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

17,037

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

43.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 36571 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 36571 has a school score of 74/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 36571 is approximately $241K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 36571 in Saraland has an overall NeighborScore of 77/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.