Investor-grade market analytics for Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.
$241,271
+0.4% year-over-year
7.5%
gross annual
+0.4%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+0.4% year-over-year
24/100
Very LowNet migration: Bottom 10% nationally
In-migrants avg $47,151 AGI vs out-migrants $55,689
Opportunity Zone Market
9 ZIP codes in Tuscaloosa are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →
Tuscaloosa, AL is in a stabilization phase with 0.4% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.02x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (24/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 7.52% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Tuscaloosa, AL's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (49/100). The composite climate risk score of 24/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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