Best Neighborhoods in Saraland, AL

25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

Population: 16,1092026 Data

Best Neighborhoods in Saraland, AL — Key Takeaways

The best neighborhood in Saraland is Pea Ridge CDP with a Kurby Score of 95/100. Saraland has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The most affordable is Lookout Mountain CDP with a median home value of $80,000.

Saraland has a population of 16,109, a median household income of $62,802, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and a poverty rate of 9.3%. The median home value citywide is $188,400, which is 33% below the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Neighborhoods

Pea Ridge CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$89,400

Lillian CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$210,500

Fayetteville CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$212,200

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Best neighborhoods in Saraland ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
#	Neighborhood	Kurby Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Crime Rate	Poverty	Unemployment
	Pea Ridge CDP	95	$89,400	—	—	2.4%	0.0%
	Lillian CDP	95	$210,500	—	—	1.8%	0.0%
	Fayetteville CDP	95	$212,200	—	—	2.4%	0.0%
4	Lookout Mountain CDP	95	$80,000	—	—	36.1%	0.0%
5	Emerald Mountain CDP	94	$297,800	—	—	2.2%	1.9%
6	New Union CDP	94	$142,600	—	—	4.2%	0.0%
7	Blue Ridge CDP	94	$306,800	—	—	3.1%	1.9%
8	Stewartville CDP	94	$144,600	—	—	1.0%	1.6%
9	Highland Lakes CDP	93	$519,200	—	—	3.8%	2.8%
10	Redland CDP	93	$308,800	—	—	4.8%	1.3%
11	Pine Level CDP	93	$204,100	—	—	2.5%	4.4%
12	Hollis Crossroads CDP	93	$127,800	—	—	2.0%	0.0%
13	Marbury CDP	91	$210,600	—	—	12.5%	2.7%
14	New Market CDP	91	$129,400	—	—	7.3%	1.8%
15	Leroy CDP	91	$177,900	—	—	0.8%	8.1%
16	Alexandria CDP	91	$163,700	—	—	4.8%	0.9%
17	Our Town CDP	91	$115,700	—	—	8.7%	0.0%
18	Huguley CDP	91	$117,900	—	—	9.7%	2.6%
19	Grand Bay CDP	90	$133,300	—	—	3.4%	4.4%
20	Whitesboro CDP	90	$118,000	—	—	7.6%	2.0%
21	Smoke Rise CDP	90	$218,400	—	—	4.8%	9.1%
22	Rock Creek CDP	90	$135,500	—	—	13.8%	3.8%
23	Mount Olive CDP (Jefferson County)	90	$187,300	—	—	7.8%	0.8%
24	Perdido CDP	89	$151,600	—	—	0.0%	5.9%
25	Stapleton CDP	89	N/A	—	—	9.1%	0.0%

Rankings by Category

Top 5 neighborhoods in Saraland for each quality-of-life metric.

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Lookout Mountain CDP
$80,000
2
Pea Ridge CDP
$89,400
3
Our Town CDP
$115,700
4
Huguley CDP
$117,900
5
Whitesboro CDP
$118,000

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

1
Mount Olive CDP (Jefferson County)
0.8%
2
Alexandria CDP
0.9%
3
Redland CDP
1.3%
4
Stewartville CDP
1.6%
5
New Market CDP
1.8%

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Highland Lakes CDP
$157,868
2
Stapleton CDP
$124,531
3
Emerald Mountain CDP
$121,466
4
Redland CDP
$121,033
5
Blue Ridge CDP
$113,571

How We Rank Neighborhoods in Saraland

Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

Affordability: 25% weight
Walkability & Transit: 15% weight
Safety: 17% weight
Environment: 17% weight
Education: 13% weight
Economy: 13% weight

Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best neighborhoods in Saraland?

The top neighborhoods in Saraland based on the Kurby Score are: Pea Ridge CDP, Lillian CDP, Fayetteville CDP, Lookout Mountain CDP, Emerald Mountain CDP. These rankings consider safety, walkability, affordability, air quality, and schools.

What is the most affordable neighborhood in Saraland?

The most affordable neighborhood in Saraland is Lookout Mountain CDP with a median home value of $80,000. The national median is $281,900.

What is the unemployment rate in Saraland?

The unemployment rate in Saraland, AL is 4.1%. The national average is 3.7%. The poverty rate is 9.3% (national average: 12.4%).

What is the median household income in Saraland?

The median household income in Saraland, AL is $62,802. The national median is $74,580.

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