Living in Sardis City, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sardis City · Census data 2020–2024
Sardis City has 2,046 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $67,721 (6% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $225,700, the median rent is $862/month.
Sardis City at a glance
- Population
- 2,046
- Median age
- 42.6State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $67,721State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $225,700State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $862/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Sardis City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Sardis City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sardis City the median home value is $225,700, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $862 per month, which is 34.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,444 a month in housing costs.
Sardis City median household income
The median household income in Sardis City is $67,721 and the income per person is $35,077. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Sardis City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 806
- Owner-occupied
- 91.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.8%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.68
Sardis City demographics
- Population
- 2,046
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 763
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sardis City ›
Education in Sardis City
23.5% of adults 25 and older in Sardis City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sardis City
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 89.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Sardis City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sardis City | 2,046 | $67,721 | $225,700 | $862 |
| Boaz | 10,814 | $49,846 | $199,200 | $663 |
| Whitesboro | 1,918 | $67,188 | $154,400 | $1,028 |
| Carlisle-Rockledge | 1,993 | $60,360 | $115,900 | $550 |
| New Union | 996 | $43,462 | $168,000 | — |
| Egypt | 616 | $37,250 | $207,600 | — |
| Albertville | 22,813 | $56,099 | $188,400 | $872 |
| Reece City | 784 | $66,705 | $153,800 | $1,139 |
| Ivalee | 809 | $41,198 | $140,600 | $714 |
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What is the median household income in Sardis City, AL?
The median household income in Sardis City is $67,721, 6% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sardis City?
The median home value in Sardis City is $225,700, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Sardis City?
The median gross rent in Sardis City is $862 per month, about 34.4% of household income.
Is Sardis City, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 12.1%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Sardis City?
The median age in Sardis City is 42.6 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Sardis City?
The average commute to work in Sardis City is 25 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sardis City?
The unemployment rate in Sardis City is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sardis City?
23.5% of adults in Sardis City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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