What are the schools like in Northport, AL?

Northport is served primarily by Tuscaloosa County. The district operates 19 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Northport?

The median household income in Northport, AL is $72,286 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Northport, AL?

Northport has an average high temperature of 56.0°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.3 inches.

Northport, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Northport, AL affordable or expensive?

Northport's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Northport is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $239,800 and the median rent is $936 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Northport, AL?

Northport has a violent crime rate of 356.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1644.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Northport, AL a Good Place to Live?

Northport is a small city of 30,714 in Alabama, with a median household income of $72,286 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Northport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Northport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Northport city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.0

Northport's overall cost of living index is 90.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Northport costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Northport, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$239,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$936	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,286	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Northport's violent crime rate is 356.0 per 100,000 residents — 6% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

356.0 /100k

Property Crime

1644.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Northport is served primarily by Tuscaloosa County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Northport, AL	National Avg
School District	Tuscaloosa County	—
Elementary Schools	19	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Northport sees average highs of 56.0°F in January and 92.2°F in July, with 57.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Northport, AL
Average High — January	56.0°F
Average High — July	92.2°F
Annual Precipitation	57.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Northport, AL	National Avg
Population	30,714	—
Median Age	33.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	27.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	24.3%	22.2%
65 and over	14.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tuscaloosa, AL 4 mi Coker, AL 5 mi Holt, AL 7 mi Cottondale, AL 9 mi Brookwood, AL 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Northport

Northport, AL is covered by 4 ZIP codes:

35473 35476 35475 35452

Northport vs Other Cities

Northport, AL vs Tuscaloosa, AL Northport, AL vs Coker, AL Northport, AL vs Holt, AL Northport, AL vs Cottondale, AL Northport, AL vs Brookwood, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northport, AL affordable or expensive?

Northport's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Northport roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $239,800 and median rent is $936/month.

What is the crime rate in Northport, AL?

Northport's violent crime rate is 356.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1644.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Northport?

Public schools in Northport are operated by Tuscaloosa County. The district has 19 elementary, 9 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 36.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Northport, AL a good place to live?

Northport, AL has a population of 30,714, a median household income of $72,286, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Northport?

Northport averages 56.0°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Northport?

Northport, AL is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 35473, 35476, 35475, 35452.

What is the population of Northport?

The population of Northport, Alabama is 30,714 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Northport?

Key numbers for living in Northport: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $239,800, median household income $72,286, crime index 88 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Northport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.