Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
17%
Tarrant
Tarrant, AL Area Guide
Delight in small-town charm and big-city access
Historic
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Diverse
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Charming
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Quaint
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Affordable
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Rural
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Welcoming
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$38,083
Average: $54,598
Education
771
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,785
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Tarrant has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
59%
Non-Renters
41%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
6%
Other Education
94%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Tarrant, AL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
310 Students
Public
Grades K-5
402 Students
Public
Grades 7-9
313 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.