Living in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is a city in Alabama, United States, home to 111,338 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 11%, #1,006 of 9,771), commuters (top 14%, #871 of 6,227), first-time home buyers (top 15%, #1,183 of 8,006).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Tuscaloosa
- The Black Warrior runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 57 min and sets around 23:47; in late June it sets around 3:03.
How Tuscaloosa ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Alabama | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 45 | #6,902 of 11,898 | #52 of 206 | Map |
| Low-income household | 57 | #1,006 of 9,771 | #26 of 168 | Map |
| Low-income family | 45 | #4,003 of 8,006 | #51 of 123 | Map |
| Single parent | 47 | #3,503 of 6,237 | #37 of 95 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #5,439 of 9,474 | #34 of 150 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 51 | #6,965 of 9,474 | #45 of 150 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #6,564 of 10,762 | #29 of 184 | Map |
| Single professional | 48 | #3,004 of 4,537 | #10 of 56 | Map |
| Young professional | 52 | #2,863 of 4,444 | #10 of 58 | Map |
| DINKS | 44 | #2,678 of 3,053 | #12 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 62 | #1,707 of 7,271 | #18 of 119 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #871 of 6,227 | #3 of 84 | Map |
| Car-free household | 60 | #1,716 of 3,933 | #6 of 51 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 58 | #1,183 of 8,006 | #23 of 123 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #3,543 of 12,111 | #102 of 215 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 42 | #2,941 of 4,114 | #11 of 54 | Map |
| Expat professional | 45 | #4,842 of 7,271 | #37 of 119 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 42 | #7,625 of 9,474 | #45 of 150 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 48 | #9,541 of 18,063 | #126 of 350 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 11 | #12,116 of 16,523 | #163 of 311 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #9,295 of 18,063 | #237 of 350 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 45 | #9,464 of 16,523 | #48 of 311 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 61 | #4,518 of 21,167 | #12 of 422 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 57 | #9,194 of 12,111 | #112 of 215 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 58 | #4,881 of 12,111 | #28 of 215 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #1,423 of 4,750 | #5 of 60 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Northport (Alabama) 2 km
- Hueytown 60 km
- Bessemer (Alabama) 61 km
- Pleasant Grove (Alabama) 64 km
- Montevallo 67 km
- Midfield 67 km
- Helena (Alabama) 68 km
- Fairfield (Alabama) 68 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.