Tuscaloosa County, AL Housing Market Brief
county · AL · as of August 2026
What is Tuscaloosa County, AL’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Tuscaloosa County, AL in its market cycle?
Tuscaloosa County, AL is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Tuscaloosa County, AL?
Our model forecasts Tuscaloosa County, AL’s home prices to rise about 2.8% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Tuscaloosa County, AL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $289K | ▲ +6.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 33 days | ▲ +6.5% |
| Months of Supply | 3.7 | ▲ +32.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 852 | ▲ +18.3% |
| Homes Sold | 240 | ▼ -10.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $177 | ▲ +3.1% |
How has Tuscaloosa County, AL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tuscaloosa County, AL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Tuscaloosa County, AL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 51 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
The median sale price in Tuscaloosa County, AL is $289K, having risen 6.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Tuscaloosa County, AL?
Tuscaloosa County, AL scores 44 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Tuscaloosa County, AL's Alpha Score?
Tuscaloosa County, AL's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (65/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (43/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Tuscaloosa County, AL? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.