Tuscaloosa, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Tuscaloosa County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
107,699
Population
1,722/sq mi density
$48,536
Median Income
$31,324 per capita
$236,600
Home Value
$245,668 Zillow
$1,005
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
563
Violent Crime/100K
2,752 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,536 median income, 7.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$236,600 home value, $1,005/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
563 violent crimes/100K (48% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$236,600
16% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,005/mo
14% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
45.1%
31% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
50,999
Median year built: 1989
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$236,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$245,668
Redfin Median Sale
$310,000
Median Sale Price
$310,000
Median List Price
$307,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
45.1%
Owner-Occupied
54.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$966/mo
1 Bedroom
$972/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,169/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,490/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,548/mo
Census median rent:
$1,005/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,490/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$310,000
Median Days on Market
22 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
75
Price Drops
11.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$185
Active Inventory
340
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1989
Average age of housing stock: 37 years
Homeownership Rate
45.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $236,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $245,668 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $310,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $310,000 |
| Median List Price | $307,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $185 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,005 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,490 |
| FMR Studio | $966 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $972 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,169 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,490 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,548 |
Market
| Days on Market | 22 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.2% |
| Homes Sold | 75 |
| Active Inventory | 340 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $185 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 45.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 50,999 |
| Median Year Built | 1989 |
| Rent Burden | 34.5% |