Tarrant

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Tarrant, AL

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Delight in small-town charm and big-city access

Historic Diverse Charming Quaint Affordable Rural Welcoming

Situated about six miles northeast of Birmingham, Tarrant offers residents a tranquil small-town atmosphere along with close proximity to Alabama’s largest city. Tarrant’s historic character is a product of its rich industrial roots that date back to the early 1900s. Tarrant is still driven by industry to this day, serving as the home of the ABC Coke plant owned by the Drummond Company.

Tarrant contains a variety of affordable rentals, from charming houses to modest apartments and everything in between. The community is a top choice for commuters and frequent travelers alike, touting easy access to multiple major highways as well as the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Transportation

36

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

3

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Tarrant Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-6

402 Students

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Tarrant Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

310 Students

1
out of 10

Tarrant Middle School

Public

Grades 7-9

313 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
  • McWane Science Center
  • Birmingham Botanical Gardens
  • Birmingham Zoo
  • Vulcan Park and Museum

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.