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Greater Downtown Tuscaloosa vs Cottondale

Tuscaloosa, AL Neighborhood Comparison

Greater Downtown Tuscaloosa's median sale price is $387k, about $152k (65%) more than Cottondale's $235k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Greater Downtown Tuscaloosa
$387k median
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Neighborhood B
Cottondale
$235k median
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Greater Downtown Tuscaloosa
Metric
Cottondale
$387k
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Median Price
$235k
10/10
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School Rating
7/10
Greater Downtown Tuscaloosa
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Cottondale
Median Price
61%
School Rating
70%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greater Downtown Tuscaloosa or Cottondale more expensive?

Greater Downtown Tuscaloosa has a median home price of $387k and Cottondale is $235k. Cottondale is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Greater Downtown Tuscaloosa or Cottondale?

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

Which is more walkable?

Greater Downtown Tuscaloosa has no Walk Score on file. Cottondale has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.