The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35458 sells for about $285,000, or $178 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.4%), a market in balance. Homes take about 60 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,790 a month.
ZIP 35458 — Elrod
The Tuscaloosa housing market shows signs of stability with a median sale price of $285,000 and a balanced inventory level. Market activity is supported by consistent demand from the university and local industrial sectors, though price growth has moderated compared to previous periods.
This area is well-suited for university-affiliated individuals, families seeking proximity to regional employment hubs, and investors looking for stable rental demand.
Median prices moved up 0.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 60 days on market with 3.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 7.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 35458, Tuscaloosa County AL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Not determinable for ZIP 35458 specifically; regional crime data is reported at the city and county level.
Schools serving the Tuscaloosa area are generally characterized by a mix of public and private options, with performance varying by specific district and school site.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity common to West Alabama.
Economic momentum is driven by the University of Alabama and the automotive manufacturing sector, which serve as primary regional anchors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution.
Commute times in the Tuscaloosa area average approximately 15.45 minutes, with most residents relying on personal vehicles for transit.
The area offers access to local parks, the Black Warrior River, and various shopping and dining districts within the greater Tuscaloosa metropolitan area.
The rental market is supported by a consistent demand from university students and local workforce, with median rents around $1,790 per month.
The economy is anchored by the University of Alabama and significant manufacturing operations, including automotive production.
The area is served by a network of state highways and local roads, with limited public transit options outside of the immediate university core.
Development activity is focused on mixed-use projects and infrastructure improvements within the Tuscaloosa metropolitan area.
The Tuscaloosa County Tax Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes across the county.
Parcels are subject to county-wide property taxes and specific school district millage rates.
Property insurance premiums in Alabama are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state.
Alabama is a caveat emptor (buyer beware) state, though specific disclosures are required for certain property conditions.
Data derived from U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. News Real Estate profiles for Tuscaloosa.
Major regional waterway providing recreational opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.