Tuscaloosa provides residents with a dense suburban atmosphere, and most residents rent their homes. There are numerous bars and playgrounds in Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa has many young workers and a liberal population. Tuscaloosa's public institutions are above average.
How safe is downtown Tuscaloosa?
With a crime rate of 44 per one thousand residents, Tuscaloosa has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 23.