Living in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Tuscaloosa County is a county in Alabama with a population of around 203,976, part of the Tuscaloosa, AL MSA metro area. The main communities are Tuscaloosa, Northport, Moundville.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,506/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $222K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.6%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 58°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Tuscaloosa County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 33 and a moderately educated workforce (31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.