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Best Places to Live in Tuscaloosa Metro Area, Alabama

Ranked #64 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #100 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #111 2005 Best Places to Live
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Population:210,425
Pop. Change:10%
State: Alabama
Metro Area:Tuscaloosa Metro Area
County:Tuscaloosa, Hale, ... 3 more
City:Tuscaloosa, Northport, ... 16 more
Zip Code:35401, 35402, ... 38 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Tuscaloosa, Alabama Metro Area

As of 2011, Tuscaloosa Metro Area's population is 210,425 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.61 percent.

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The median home cost in Tuscaloosa Metro Area is $134,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.96 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Tuscaloosa Metro Area's cost of living is 6.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Tuscaloosa Metro Area public schools spend $4,315 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 16.2 students per teacher in Tuscaloosa Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Tuscaloosa Metro Area is 8.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Tuscaloosa Metro Area jobs have Increased by 1.06 percent.

Average Commute time is 24 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Tuscaloosa Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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