Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Tuscumbia
Tuscumbia, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$900
Population
8,873
Renter Mix
40% Rent
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.
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Locals and visitors to Tuscumbia can relish in the musical history at Alabama's Music Hall of Fame.
Spring Falls gushes 4,320,000 gallons of water all year round in Tuscumbia.
Tuscumbia was named after the Chief Rainmaker of the Chickasaw tribe in Alabama.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,822
Average: $60,817
Education
1,541
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,053
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Tuscumbia has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Tuscumbia, AL is $900 for one bedroom, $837 for two bedrooms, and $1,350 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tuscumbia has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$900/month
890 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Tuscumbia, AL is 14.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Tuscumbia is 39.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,350. You can expect to pay 7.1% less for groceries, 10.7% less for utilities, and 21.3% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Tuscumbia, AL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
163 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
420 Students
R E Thompson Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
310 Students
Colbert Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
473 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
349 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
484 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
434 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
484 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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 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.