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Tuscaloosa, AL

Tuscaloosa, AL is a mid-sized city with a diverse economy in aerospace, automotive and growing residential neighborhoods.

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Population
12,086
-1.94% YoY
Median rent
$824/mo
Median home
$213k
Sunny days/yr
196
School rating
5.8/10
Walk score
35/100

Demographics

Historic trends & YoY changes

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Diversity index: 50.3/100

Job market

Median income$60,182
Unemployment2.6%
Job growth (yoy)-0.5%

Top industries

AerospaceAutomotiveManufacturingHealthcare

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Walk & schools

School Rating

5.8/10

Based on public school performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walk score35/100
Transit score19/100
Bike score54/100

Walk, Transit & Bike scores out of 100 (higher = more accessible). School rating out of 10.

Climate

Sun days scaled ÷10 for readability.

Safety

Violent crime index6.7
Property crime index33

Lower is safer (US avg ≈ 22 violent / 35 property).

Cost of living

COL index102.9

100 = US national average. Near average.

Best time to visit

Prime months

Mar–Apr–May, Sep–Oct–Nov

Shoulder
Jun, Aug
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Jul–Aug (humidity)
Sun
Mixed skies
Rain
Wet — pack layers

Summers average 86°F, winters 45°F. wet — pack layers; mixed skies.

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