Best Places to Live in Northport, Alabama

Northport, Alabama is a charming city located in Tuscaloosa County. The downtown area offers visitors a small-town atmosphere with its quaint shops and delicious restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking or fishing at nearby Lake Tuscaloosa. Northport is also home to the popular Sokol Park, which offers activities such as swimming, mini golf, and go-karts. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or an exciting adventure, Northport has something for everyone to enjoy. College town - West-central Alabama along I-20/I-59, 60 miles west of Birmingham.

State: Alabama
County: Tuscaloosa County
Metro Area: Tuscaloosa Metro Area
City: Northport

Zip Codes: 35473 35475 35476
Cost of Living: -7.1% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 160 ft above sea level

Pros
College-town amenities
Strong economy
Healthcare

Cons
Summer heat and humidity
Educational attainment
Isolation

What Bert Has To Say About Tuscaloosa Metro Area

Tuscaloosa is home to the University of Alabama, a large quality institution known among other things for its sports programs, notably football’s “Crimson Tide.” The city has a strong college-town character with the usual entertainment and cultural amenities. For such a college town, the economy has always been fairly diverse, but more recently, the arrival of a Mercedes-Benz plant has done a lot for the city’s economy as well as its image. As found elsewhere in the South, the new auto plant not only brings direct employment but also supports smaller businesses, further strengthening the economy, and that pattern is evident in the strong job statistics.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Northport is 3.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Northport jobs have increased by 1.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Northport's cost of living is 7.1% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Northport's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Northport, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Tuscaloosa county remained strongly Republican, 56.7% to 41.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Northport's population is 30,334 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 9.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Northport is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.8%.

SCHOOLS

Northport public schools spend $10,366 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 17.7 students per teacher in Northport. More Education

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Housing Market in Northport

It's a good time to buy in Northport. Home Appreciation is up 10.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Northport is .

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Reviews for Northport 1 Reviews

Northport - visit, but don't live there - 12/8/2007
The Kentuck Art Festival is based in Northport, and several artists live and work in this little Southern town. Some grad students from the nearby University of Alabama... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN NORTHPORT, ALABAMA

35473 35475 35476

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