Forest Lake vs West Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa, AL Neighborhood Comparison

Forest Lake's median sale price is $241k, about 1.8 times West Tuscaloosa's $134k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Forest Lake
$241k median
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Neighborhood B
West Tuscaloosa
$134k median
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Forest Lake
Metric
West Tuscaloosa
$241k
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Median Price
$134k
8/10
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School Rating
5/10
Forest Lake
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
West Tuscaloosa
Median Price
56%
School Rating
62%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest Lake or West Tuscaloosa more expensive?

Forest Lake has a median home price of $241k and West Tuscaloosa is $134k. West Tuscaloosa is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Forest Lake or West Tuscaloosa?

Forest Lake has a school rating of 8/10 and West Tuscaloosa rates 5/10 (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. West Tuscaloosa has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.