Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Among the top 22% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 26% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 62% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 12% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 78% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 19% of US places
- top 9% for commute time
- top 10% for property tax rate
- bottom 3% for violent crime
Tuscaloosa is a city in Alabama with about 106,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, property tax rate, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitetuscaloosa.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
cool
comf.
warm
hot
warm
comf.
cool
81%59%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.2 in3.5 in
oppressive 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$47k23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 39% of US places
Home Value$228k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$980better than 42% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 36% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.48%better than 90% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax9.29%better than 8% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.36%better than 42% of US places
Unemployment6.8%better than 26% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)45°F81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.8 in84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.3 inbetter than 84% of US places
Sunny Days264 daysbetter than 82% of US places
Summer Humidity71°Fbetter than 10% of US places
Comfortable Days74 daysbetter than 29% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk46.6better than 75% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 41% of US places
School Quality47.0better than 29% of US places
Violent Crime2707/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Property Crime2905/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Community
Population105,79799th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age28.87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5690th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9133rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1540th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)48.6%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)42.8%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.2%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.6%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.9%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 91% of US places
Walkability5.9/20better than 35% of US places
Airport Distance45 mibetter than 71% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.9%better than 42% of US places
Amenities Nearby3.69better than 12% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 45% of US places
Similar places
Frequently asked questions
- Is Tuscaloosa an affordable place to live?
- Tuscaloosa is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 39% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Tuscaloosa?
- The median home value in Tuscaloosa is $228k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Tuscaloosa?
- Median household income in Tuscaloosa is $47k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Tuscaloosa?
- Median gross rent in Tuscaloosa is $980 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Tuscaloosa safe?
- Tuscaloosa is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2707/100k (better than 3%). Property crime is 2905/100k.
- What is the weather like in Tuscaloosa?
- Tuscaloosa averages 82°F in July and 45°F in January, with 51.8 in of annual precipitation and about 264 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Tuscaloosa?
- Public-school quality in Tuscaloosa is below average, scoring better than 29% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Tuscaloosa?
- The average one-way commute in Tuscaloosa is 18 min.
Other places in Tuscaloosa County
Places near Tuscaloosa
Compare Tuscaloosa
Explore Alabama
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)