There are so many reasons people and their families love calling Tuscaloosa home. Thinking about moving to this wonderful Alabama city?

At Hamner Real Estate, we cherish all the features that make Tuscaloosa such a special place to live. Our real estate agents compiled seven compelling reasons why moving to Tuscaloosa is a great idea. 

1. Low Cost of Living
   Sperling's Best Places gives Tuscaloosa a cost of living index of 87.9, with 100 being the national average. Tuscaloosa homes for sale are extremely affordable, while the city also rates favorably for low cost of groceries and transportation. In addition, a recent article in Forbes lists Tuscaloosa as having the fourth-lowest property tax rate out of 220 metro areas in the U.S. All in all, your dollar goes much further in Tuscaloosa.
   
   
2. Shorter Commute Times
   Few things are more tedious than the commute to and from work. Over the last decade, the one-way commute time in the United States has grown to an average length of 26.4 minutes. In contrast, the average one-way commute time in Tuscaloosa is down to 19.5 minutes, which is a savings of 1.25 hours per week. 
   
   
3. Rich Diversity of Population
   According to Niche, a website that aggregates data on neighborhoods and cities across the country, Tuscaloosa receives a grade of A for demographic diversity. Why is this important? Experts at Purdue University say diversity exposes us to a greater range of experiences, promotes understanding, and makes for a more interesting community. 
   
   
4. Tuscaloosa Riverwalk
   Even if your idea of a workout is power shopping, you'll love spending a day on the pet-friendly Tuscaloosa Riverwalk. The two-lane, well-lit paved trail runs just over four miles along the southern bank of the Black Warrior River. Beautiful woodsy surroundings feature benches, picnic tables, a fenced playground, and a splash pad. 
   
   
5. The University of Alabama
   As the home of the University of Alabama, the oldest and largest public university in the state, Tuscaloosa is one of the more vibrant college towns in the South. UA is recognized as an elite doctoral research university by the Carnegie Foundation while the law, business, nursing, and engineering programs also rank high. Of course, for sports lovers, the Crimson Tide football team is legendary, as are the pregame tailgate parties that take place during fall. 
   
   
6. Kentuck Art Center & Festival
   Named for a word meaning "ideal" or "utopian-like place," Kentuck Art Center is definitely creative nirvana. The center encompasses five buildings housing studios, galleries, and classrooms. Exhibits rotate throughout the year, and workshops in different media are held for all ages.
   
   
7. Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
   The Black Warrior River makes a scenic backdrop for the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, the area's top entertainment venue. For nearly 20 years, the Amphitheater has hosted nationally acclaimed acts across the musical spectrum such as Bob Dylan, Tug McGraw, Willie Nelson, John Legend, and Def Leppard. 

Want to learn more about calling Tuscaloosa home? Contact us today.