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Greater Downtown Tuscaloosa vs West Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa, AL Neighborhood Comparison

Greater Downtown Tuscaloosa's median sale price is $387k, about 2.9 times West Tuscaloosa's $134k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Greater Downtown Tuscaloosa
$387k median
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Neighborhood B
West Tuscaloosa
$134k median
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Greater Downtown Tuscaloosa
Metric
West Tuscaloosa
$387k
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Median Price
$134k
10/10
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School Rating
5/10
Greater Downtown Tuscaloosa
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
West Tuscaloosa
Median Price
35%
School Rating
50%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greater Downtown Tuscaloosa or West Tuscaloosa more expensive?

Greater Downtown Tuscaloosa has a median home price of $387k and West Tuscaloosa is $134k. West Tuscaloosa is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Greater Downtown Tuscaloosa or West Tuscaloosa?

Greater Downtown Tuscaloosa has a school rating of 10/10 and West Tuscaloosa rates 5/10 (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

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