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Welcome to Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Located on the shores of the Black Warrior River, the City of Tuscaloosa is the center of commerce, industry and cultural exchange in west Alabama. Home to the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa proudly embodies the spirit of the legendary Coach Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant and the Crimson Tide.

Named for the Chief of the Choctaw nation, Tuscaloosa, metropolitan Tuscaloosa is home to more than 300,000 residents. The city is surrounded by parks, forests, sparkling natural waterways including rivers, streams and sprawling Lake Tuscaloosa. A great place for recreation from golf, fishing, boating, hunting, camping or walking one of the many quiet walking trails, this former capital of Alabama offers something for everyone.

A small town with a Big City feel, Tuscaloosa attracted the first North American automotive plant of Mercedes-Benz. Many other automotive suppliers, The University of Alabama and a large medical community served by the DCH Healthcare Authority, represent the largest employers in the area.

Tuscaloosa housing ranges from condominiums, small to estate homes. The average cost of a home is generally around $180,000. You can locate near the University to share the college town atmosphere or live in a nature wonderland. As a great place to live, work and enjoy life, come experience one of the crown jewels of the South, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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Alabaster, AL64$137,126$143,553
Bell Fountain, AL58$91,227$107,109
Bessemer, AL3$314,250$293,801
Birmingham, AL134$244,342$272,299
Cahaba Heights, AL1$325,139$325,139
Calera, AL61$114,500$114,300
Fair Hope, AL165$175,000$234,802
Helena, AL53$130,141$141,912
Hoover, AL31$252,732$266,082
Hueytown, AL3$314,250$293,801
Indian Springs Village, AL43$135,206$140,806
Marvel, AL9$106,458$123,248
Maylene, AL13$185,000$193,369
Meadowbrook, AL102$241,000$273,671
Montevallo, AL9$106,458$123,248
Pelham, AL43$135,206$140,806
Riverchase, AL28$258,500$265,166
Vestavia, AL106$240,602$274,183
Vestavia Hills, AL105$239,797$273,698
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Population

Total Population83,667
Population Density1,341 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population43,788
Male Population39,879
Population Change since 1990↑ 5% Increase
Population Change since 2000↑ 8% Increase

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegeShelton State Comm Coll
Distance6 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeUniversity Of Alabama
Distance0 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households33,836
Family Households17,213
Average Family Size3.07
Average Household Income$56,856
Median Household Income$33,681
Income Change since 1990↑ 13704% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 23% Increase

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk2.51
Crime Risk (County)1.04
Personal Crime Risk (County)0.80
Murder Crime Risk (County)1.62
Rape Crime Risk (County)1.38
Robbery Crime Risk (County)1.26
Assault Crime Risk (County)1.99
Property Crime Risk (County)1.81
Burglary Crime Risk (County)2.88
Larceny Crime Risk (County)0.92
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County)0.63

Climate

Average July High Temperature90.8 °F
Average January Low Temperature32.5 °F
Annual Precipitation55.0 inches
Air Pollution Index77% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate9.00%
Nearest AirportBirmingham International
Distance51 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamBirmingham Barons (aa)
Distance41 miles
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Grades: 7 - 8

Tuscaloosa Magnet Middle School315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Westlawn Middle School1715 Mlk Jr Blvd

Grades: 9 - 12

Central High School905 15th St

Grades: K - 6

Arcadia Elementary School3740 Arcadia Dr
Central Elementary School1510 Dinah Washington Ave
Holt Elementary School1001 Crescent Ridge Rd
Northington Elementary School1300 21st St E
Skyland Elementary School408 Skyland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa Magnet Elementary School315 Mcfarland Blvd E

Grades: Other

American Christian Academy2300 Veterans Mem Pkwy
Brewer Porch Children's Center2501 Woodland Rd
Capitol School2828 6th St
North River Christian Academy1785 Mcfarland Blvd N
Oak Hill School2501 Hargrove Rd E
Tom Barnes Education Center200 University Blvd
Tuscaloosa Academy420 Rice Valley Rd N
W D Partlow Developmental Center1700 University Blvd E
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AIR TRAVEL

Tuscaloosa Regl Airport-tcl7601 R Cardinal Airport Rd#208

ART AND MUSEUMS

Alabama Museums-natural Hstry427 6th Ave Ne
Battle-friedman House1010 Greensboro Ave
Children's Hands-on Museum2213 University Blvd
Gorgas HouseCapstone & Mccorvy Dr
Jemison Van De Graaff Mansion1305 Greensboro Ave
Murphy African American Museum2601 Paul W Bryant Dr
Old Tavern Museum500 28th Ave
Paul W Bryant Museum300 Paul W Bryant Dr
Sarah Moody Gallery Of Art103 Garland Hall
Westervelt Warner Museum2700 Yacht Club Way Ne

BANKS

Bank Of Tuscaloosa2200 Jack Warner Pkwy # 100
Bank Of Tuscaloosa6800 Highway 69 S
Bank Of Tuscaloosa4901 Rice Mine Rd Ne
Bank Of Tuscaloosa205 Mcfarland Cir N
Bb&t3610 Mcfarland Blvd E
Bbva Compass630 University Blvd E
Bbva Compass2350 Mcfarland Blvd E
Bryant Bank2001 Lurleen B Wallace Blvd
Bryant Bank1550 Mcfarland Blvd N
Bryant Bank1755 New Watermelon Rd

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3 Real Estate companies have been found with properties in or near Tuscaloosa
Hamner Real Estate
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Lawrence-Arendall-Humphries Real Estate
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