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Tuscumbia, AL

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The First Lady of Courage’s birthplace is a charming nostalgic community

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Located a few miles south of the Tennessee River, Tuscumbia is a quaint, small town that values history and preservation. Originally an early center for commerce and agriculture with ties to the first railroad west of the Allegheny Mountains, you can find beautifully preserved historical buildings downtown and old-fashioned homes in the neighborhood. Maintaining the true essence of simpler times, the cost of living here is low. The area is filled with beautiful greenery and Spring Park has gorgeous cascading waterfalls.

Tuscumbia is best known for being the birthplace of Hellen Keller. The town honors her through the year by hosting tours in her family home and hosting events celebrating her story. The Hellen Keller Festival is one of the biggest annual events Tuscumbia hosts filled with educational activities, trolley rides, music, a car show, and more.

Tuscumbia is also known for its unique festivals and seasonal events. The annual “It’s A Dickens Christmas, Y’all” immerses the town into the holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol.” There are carriage rides, music, arts and crafts, and even a dinner featuring the characters from the story. On Second Saturdays, the town continues to indulge in nostalgia through an outdoor market where local businesses sell goods. If you’re looking for even more fun, visit the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in town.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Tuscumbia, AL is $873 for one bedroom, $738 for two bedrooms, and $1,200 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tuscumbia has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$873/month
890 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Tuscumbia, AL is 14.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Tuscumbia is 42.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $0. You can expect to pay 6.4% less for groceries, 9.9% less for utilities, and 21.3% more for transportation.

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Transportation

26

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

35

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

G W Trenholm Primary School

Public

Grades PK-2

420 Students

10
out of 10

New Bethel Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

163 Students

10
out of 10

Colbert Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

473 Students

8
out of 10

R E Thompson Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

310 Students

7
out of 10

Deshler Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

349 Students

7
out of 10

Colbert Heights High School

Public

Grades 7-12

484 Students

5
out of 10

Deshler High School

Public

Grades 9-12

434 Students

6
out of 10

Colbert Heights High School

Public

Grades 7-12

484 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • UNA Planetarium & Observatory
  • Children's Museum of the Shoals
  • Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge

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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.