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Tuscaloosa, Alabama · ZIP 35401

Tuscaloosa — ZIP 35401

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Tuscaloosa (35401) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Tuscaloosa. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $175K.

45OUT OF 100

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index45/100
Avg math proficiency10%
Avg reading proficiency20%
Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100
Typical home value$175K
Median rent$1,440/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$175K

Median Rent

$1,440/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,710

Violent Crime

832

Property Crime

3,878

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Tuscaloosa County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
University Place Elementary SchoolPK–05570
18%
33%
Central High School09–12796
12%
12%
Martin L King Jr Elementary SchoolPK–05467
12%
27%
Oakdale Elementary SchoolPK–05292
8%
17%
Central Elementary SchoolPK–05291
8%
12%
Westlawn Middle School06–08568
2%
18%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

40,507

Median Income

$29K

Homeownership

27%

Median Age

21.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 35401 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 35401 has a school score of 45/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 35401 is approximately $175K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 35401 in Tuscaloosa has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.