Forest Lake vs Cottondale

Tuscaloosa, AL Neighborhood Comparison

Forest Lake and Cottondale cost about the same: $241k vs $235k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Forest Lake
$241k median
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Neighborhood B
Cottondale
$235k median
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Forest Lake
Metric
Cottondale
$241k
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Median Price
$235k
8/10
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School Rating
7/10
Forest Lake
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Cottondale
Median Price
98%
School Rating
88%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest Lake or Cottondale more expensive?

Forest Lake has a median home price of $241k and Cottondale is $235k. Cottondale is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Forest Lake or Cottondale?

Forest Lake has a school rating of 8/10 and Cottondale rates 7/10 (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Forest Lake has no Walk Score on file. Cottondale has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.