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Northport

#1 in Best Places to Live in Tuscaloosa County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Alabama
  • 58 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Northport is a town in Alabama with a population of 24,708. Northport is in Tuscaloosa County and is one of the best places to live in Alabama. Living in Northport offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Northport there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Northport and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Northport are above average.
    Population
    24,708

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $164,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $789
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Northport Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      193.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      74.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      78.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      485.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,406
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      153.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Northport

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,969
    National
    $55,322
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    Northport Reviews

    58 reviews
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    Northport and Tuscaloosa are very busy areas since it is a major college town. The people are relatively friendly but it varies. The construction on major roads and highways that constantly goes on around the city needs to be finished as soon as possible. However, it seems that will not happen as the construction has been going on for over a year and its still is nowhere near finished.
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    Northport is filled with amazing, caring people. The city is always alive and filled with entertainment and historical sites. There is always something to do and somewhere to go. I will never leave Northport Alabama.
    We need more shopping centers, healthy food options, more play stuff and stores for a Children. I believe that the town itself is a quaint little town, although,my colleagues and myself who have small children do not have much option when it comes to us going places for our children.