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.