Tuscaloosa
- Town in Alabama
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Tuscaloosa
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Town in Alabama
- Rating 3.57 out of 5 321 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B+
- Commutegrade A minus
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Median Home Value
$194,500
National
$244,900Median Rent
$907
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault316.4national 282.7
- Murder4.9national 6.1
- Rape46.2national 40.7
- Robbery137.6national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary739.9national 500.1
- Theft3,289national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft309.5national 284
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Working in Tuscaloosa
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$44,880
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Tuscaloosa
- grade A
Tuscaloosa Magnet School - Middle School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A minus
Tuscaloosa Magnet School - Elementary School
- Rating 4.57 out of 5 7 reviews
- grade A minus
Northridge High School
- Rating 3.63 out of 5 162 reviews
- grade A minus
Verner Elementary School
- grade A minus
Rock Quarry Elementary School
Top Private Schools Near Tuscaloosa
- grade A
Tuscaloosa Academy
- Rating 3.8 out of 5 45 reviews
- grade A minus
Holy Spirit Catholic School
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 47 reviews
- grade B+
Heritage Christian Academy
- Rating 3.9 out of 5 40 reviews
- grade B+
Bessemer Academy
- Rating 3.78 out of 5 50 reviews
- grade B
American Christian Academy
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 88 reviews
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Tuscaloosa Reviews
Rating 3.57 out of 5 321 reviews
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama is populated with nice and genuine people who care for their communities as much as they care for their children! You'll find many dining establishments on Skyland Boulevard, each great in their own ways. The town's entertainment establishments are varied. From bookstores, to bowling alleys, to arcades, each place has new experiences around every corner. The only down sides to Tuscaloosa is that it is so large that some parts look old and run-down. Despite Tuscaloosa's short comings, it still manages to be lively and bustling with the wonderful people who live there.
Tuscaloosa is a very know town because of the Legendary school: The University of Alabama, where Legends and Champions are made! Population is 103,369 as of 2020. Overall there's a lot to do from canoeing at the lake, various restaurants/bars, and the parks are family-friendly. It's mostly full of young college students and/or professionals pursuing their careers.
I've lived here my entire life (a whopping 17 years), and it's been interesting. If you LOVE Alabama football or are a UA student, congrats! You'll love it here.
If you are literally anyone else, I cannot say the same. It's nothing but a giant college town. There is little to no culture outside of UA. But if that's your thing you'll feel right at home.
After living here my whole life, I genuinely cannot wait to leave. Tuscaloosa is much more conservative than it is liberal (which is a no-no for me). I just need to leave because I feel like I don't belong here. If you feel like what I've described is somewhere you belong, then go for it! Move to Tuscaloosa.
If you are literally anyone else, I cannot say the same. It's nothing but a giant college town. There is little to no culture outside of UA. But if that's your thing you'll feel right at home.
After living here my whole life, I genuinely cannot wait to leave. Tuscaloosa is much more conservative than it is liberal (which is a no-no for me). I just need to leave because I feel like I don't belong here. If you feel like what I've described is somewhere you belong, then go for it! Move to Tuscaloosa.