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 Lookout Mountain CDP with a Kurby Score of 95/100. Saraland has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The most affordable is Brantleyville CDP with a median home value of $33,400.

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.

Looking at a specific address in Saraland?

Get a free AI-powered neighborhood report with 50+ data points.

Top 3 Neighborhoods

Brantleyville CDP

80/100

Kurby Score

$33,400

Mignon CDP

85/100

Kurby Score

$38,200

Edgewater CDP

86/100

Kurby Score

$47,600

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
	Brantleyville CDP	80	$33,400	—	—	14.7%	12.6%
	Mignon CDP	85	$38,200	—	—	19.4%	2.7%
	Edgewater CDP	86	$47,600	—	—	11.5%	7.5%
4	Selmont-West Selmont CDP	86	$52,100	—	—	27.5%	2.9%
5	West End-Cobb Town CDP	77	$76,300	—	—	21.3%	16.6%
6	Lookout Mountain CDP	95	$80,000	—	—	36.1%	0.0%
7	Gallant CDP	88	$89,100	—	—	19.6%	4.1%
8	Pea Ridge CDP	95	$89,400	—	—	2.4%	0.0%
9	Ladonia CDP	82	$93,200	—	—	9.4%	1.0%
10	McDonald Chapel CDP	68	$94,200	—	—	7.4%	32.6%
11	Shelby CDP	85	$94,300	—	—	19.5%	0.0%
12	Minor CDP	77	$96,500	—	—	17.3%	12.0%
13	Holt CDP	82	$104,700	—	—	22.7%	9.1%
14	Saks CDP	70	$105,200	0/100	—	17.7%	8.8%
15	Cottondale CDP	84	$108,700	—	—	25.9%	5.3%
16	Tidmore Bend CDP	87	$110,000	—	—	21.4%	1.9%
17	Underwood-Petersville CDP	86	$112,500	—	—	16.5%	4.9%
18	Ivalee CDP	89	$114,800	—	—	13.2%	0.0%
19	Our Town CDP	91	$115,700	—	—	8.7%	0.0%
20	Huguley CDP	91	$117,900	—	—	9.7%	2.6%
21	Whitesboro CDP	90	$118,000	—	—	7.6%	2.0%
22	Grayson Valley CDP	79	$118,600	—	—	23.3%	6.3%
23	Hollis Crossroads CDP	93	$127,800	—	—	2.0%	0.0%
24	New Market CDP	91	$129,400	—	—	7.3%	1.8%
25	Ballplay CDP	87	$131,300	—	—	5.9%	12.9%

Rankings by Category

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

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Edgewater CDP
$140,679
2
Our Town CDP
$86,983
3
Pea Ridge CDP
$67,321
4
Whitesboro CDP
$63,516
5
New Market CDP
$61,188

Best Air Quality

Lowest Air Quality Index

1
Saks CDP
AQI 42

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

Parks0/100

Grocery0/100

Dining0/100

Nightlife0/100

Shopping0/100

Healthcare0/100

Daycare0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cheapest neighborhoods in Saraland?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Saraland by median home value are: Brantleyville CDP, Mignon CDP, Edgewater CDP, Selmont-West Selmont CDP, West End-Cobb Town CDP. Rankings are based on Census ACS housing data.

What is the cheapest neighborhood to buy a home in Saraland?

Brantleyville CDP has the lowest median home value at $33,400. The national median is $281,900.

Where is the cheapest rent in Saraland?

Saks CDP has the lowest median rent at $595/month. The national median rent is $1,163/month.

Which neighborhood in Saraland has the highest income?

Edgewater CDP has the highest median household income at $140,679. The national median is $74,580.

What is the median home value in Saraland?

The median home value in Saraland, AL is $188,400. The national median is $281,900.

Explore More About Saraland

City HubOverview & all guides NeighborhoodsAll neighborhoods and scores Best NeighborhoodsTop-rated areas to live Affordable NeighborhoodsBudget-friendly areas Up & ComingEmerging neighborhoods Young ProfessionalsBest for career starters Retiree NeighborhoodsIdeal for retirement Tourist GuideBest areas for visitors Living In GuideComplete city guide Safest NeighborhoodsLowest crime areas Best for FamiliesFamily-friendly areas Most WalkableHighest walk scores Best for CommutersTop transit access Best SchoolsTop school districts Quietest NeighborhoodsLowest noise levels Greenest NeighborhoodsBest air quality & nature

Find Affordable Homes in Saraland

Search any address in Saraland for an AI-powered report with 50+ data points, including home values, rent estimates, and cost of living.