Tuscaloosa, AL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$386 Avg asking sale price
$421 Avg asking lease rate
46,924 SF Avg unit lease size
19,864 SF Avg building size for sale
6.80% Average cap rate

Tuscaloosa's Demographic Profile

Tuscaloosa has 46,534 households and a median income of $42,572, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +13% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 122,200
# Households 46,534
Median age 29
Median household income $42,572
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 29,655
5-year population change +13%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Tuscaloosa $643 8,286 SF
Northport $180 21,997 SF
Duncanville $108 1,200 SF
Brent $170 27,538 SF
Mc Calla $464 1,291 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Tuscaloosa

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

10719 Landmark Ln

Cottondale, AL 35453

  • 4,160 SF Flex Building
  • $275,000
For Sale

POPEYES – TUSCALOOSA, AL

Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

  • 2,493 SF Retail Building
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $2,667,000
For Sale

3912 3rd Ave

Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

  • 7.89 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,800,000
For Sale

Smile Doctors

Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

  • 7,032 SF Health Care Building
  • 7.25% Cap Rate
  • $2,867,635
For Sale

1001 Mally St

Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

  • 5,000 SF Retail Building
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

Hargrove Road Apartments

Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

  • 9,936 SF Multifamily
  • $1,200,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Tuscaloosa pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Tuscaloosa $386 19,864 SF
Cottondale $65 78,603 SF
Coaling $64 4,160 SF
Northport $193 23,707 SF
Duncanville $108 1,200 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Tuscaloosa alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Tuscaloosa or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Tuscaloosa 122,200 46,534 29 $42,572 2 29,655 13%
Coaling 1,962 703 38 $73,234 3 131 10%
Northport 28,604 11,289 39 $71,473 2 4,222 10%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Tuscaloosa, AL and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Tuscaloosa

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Is Tuscaloosa a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Tuscaloosa offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Tuscaloosa?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Tuscaloosa. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Tuscaloosa?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Tuscaloosa. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Tuscaloosa compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Tuscaloosa. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Tuscaloosa acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Tuscaloosa, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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