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Tarrant, AL

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Population
5,639
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
546 ft
Median Home Value
$120,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$985/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$42,070
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in AlabamaPopulation rankingHighest population places in AlabamaNearest larger communityBirmingham, Alabama4.9 miles away · 195,893 residents.

About Tarrant

Tarrant is a small, historic town sitting right along Birmingham’s northern border. Home to roughly 6,000 residents, the community has deep industrial roots that helped build the area and still shape its local character today. For newcomers, the city offers quiet residential neighborhoods with modest, budget-friendly homes, making it an appealing landing spot for buyers looking to stay close to the Birmingham metro area.

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One standout feature for a town of its size is that Tarrant operates its own independent school system, giving families a neighborhood-centered educational option. Getting around is easy thanks to nearby connections to Highway 79, Interstate 20/59, and I-65. Residents can reach downtown Birmingham in about ten minutes, making commutes to major employers, UAB medical centers, and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport remarkably quick and convenient.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+97.7ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA+97.3rating

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