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Living in Tuscaloosa, AL
Explore Tuscaloosa and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match5.9 / 10
Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.
Tuscaloosa at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population111,038
Median Household Income$51,464
Median Home Value$255,500
Median Gross Rent$1,055
Median Age27.2
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment7.7%
Work From Home8.2%
Homeownership42.9%
Housing Vacancy18.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Tuscaloosa is large enough to contain meaningfully different residential, commercial and employment areas rather than functioning as one uniform market. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Tuscaloosa and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Tuscaloosa
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$255,500
Median Gross Rent$1,055
Homeownership42.9%
Housing Vacancy18.9%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Tuscaloosa, AL
Median Household Income$51,464
Unemployment7.7%
Work From Home8.2%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Tuscaloosa and how households are structured
Population111,038
Median Age27.2
Average Household Size2.3
Tuscaloosa is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Tuscaloosa
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Tuscaloosa point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High92.2°F
Average Winter Low35.2°F
Annual Rainfall58.2 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Tuscaloosa
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Tuscaloosa County. Current county foreclosure activity is classified as medium, adding another housing-market signal for buyers comparing conventional and distressed-property opportunities.
County Intelligence
Tuscaloosa & Tuscaloosa County
Medium
Foreclosure Activity
Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Tuscaloosa.
Current NarrowTheList data for Tuscaloosa shows a population of about 111,038. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Medium. Current signal uses NarrowTheList foreclosure-opportunity data until direct county delinquency and foreclosure datasets are connected.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Tuscaloosa County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Tuscaloosa.
For someone considering a move to Tuscaloosa, the available data currently points to employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.