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AL area data

Tuscaloosa, AL

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Tuscaloosa.

Population: 113,733 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Tuscaloosa, AL is $309,336 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $355,167 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,531/month. 20 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$309,336

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$309,336
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+2.7%
5-year appreciation
+18.1%
10-year appreciation
+47.5%
All-time peak (2024-12)
$312,070
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$355,167
Median list price
$359,883
Median price per sqft
$195
1-year sale-price change
+0.1%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
125
For-sale inventory
466
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
144
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
62 days
New listings (monthly)
107

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,531/mo
1-year rent change
+4.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$970/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,165/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,531/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
20
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
3
High schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Tuscaloosa City, Tuscaloosa County
Schools include
Central Elementary School, Oakdale Elementary School, University Place Elementary School, Westlawn Middle School, Martin L King Jr Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.6°F
Average high
75.7°F
Average low
55.6°F
Annual precipitation
56.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
265
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,896
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,876

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (40 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
DCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MARY S HARPER GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY CENTER, FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
26
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-375 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
19.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,150
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
73.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
75,037
Average weekly wage
$1,127
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
603

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

TuscaloosaState medianUS median
Median home value$309,336$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$355,167$247,500$325,000
Median days on market44 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,531/mo$1,421/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,150$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Tuscaloosa, AL?
$309,336.
What is the median sale price in Tuscaloosa, AL?
$355,167.
How long do homes take to sell in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Typical rent: $1,531/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, earthquake.
Is Tuscaloosa, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 53% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tuscaloosa, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Tuscaloosa, AL?
20 schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Tuscaloosa, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 9.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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