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Cottondale
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    Cottondale

    #4 in Best Places to Live in Tuscaloosa County
    • B
      Overall Grade
    • 4 reviews
      B
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        B minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        unavailable
      3. Housing
        B+
      4. Nightlife
        B minus
      5. Good for Families
        B
      6. Diversity
        A
      7. Jobs
        B
      8. Weather
        unavailable
      9. Cost of Living
        A minus
      10. Health & Fitness
        C
      11. Outdoor Activities
        B+
      12. Commute
        C+
      Cottondale is a with a population of 3,793. Cottondale is in Tuscaloosa County. Living in Cottondale offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cottondale there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Cottondale and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Cottondale are above average.
      Population
      3,793
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $106,000
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $856
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Sparse Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        22%
      • Own
        78%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      unavailable
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        282.7
      • Murder
        6.1
      • Rape
        40.7
      • Robbery
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        8%
      • 10-17 years
        10%
      • 18-24 years
        10%
      • 25-34 years
        15%
      • 35-44 years
        11%
      • 45-54 years
        20%
      • 55-64 years
        18%
      • 65+ years
        9%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        3%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        8%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        39%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        34%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        15%
        11%
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      Working in Cottondale

      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $49,516
      National
      $69,021
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      Cottondale Reviews

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