Why Live in Tuxedo
Tuxedo, a historic neighborhood in Birmingham, has a rich cultural heritage and vibrant community life. Once a bustling entertainment district for Black workers in the 1920s and 1930s, Tuxedo's was immortalized in the 1939 jazz song "Tuxedo Junction, by Erskine Hawkins. The Belcher-Nixon building, once a dentist's office and the only surviving commercial building from those glory years, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The neighborhood features historic Craftsman, Prairie, and ranch-style homes. Erskine Hawkins Park serves as the community's central gathering spot and hosts the Function in the Junction Jazz Festival every July, which attracts around 4,000 attendees. Favorites for dining in the area include the Green Acres Restaurant, part of a long-standing comfort food franchise in Birmingham. Heritage Coffee is a cozy spot for caffeine lovers. Trés Fine Clothing is a place to rent or buy a tuxedo in the Tuxedo area. Kids may attend Minor Elementary School, Wilkerson Middle School and Jackson-Olin High School, which offers a specialized academy for health science studies, as well as several career technical education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tuxedo a good place to live?
Tuxedo is a good place to live. Tuxedo is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Tuxedo is a suburban neighborhood. Tuxedo has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.1 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $31,434 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 8.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Tuxedo are renters, with 82% of residents renting and 18% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Tuxedo can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Tuxedo neighborhood guide.
Is Tuxedo, AL a safe neighborhood?
Tuxedo, AL is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Tuxedo?
The median home price in Tuxedo is $199,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $40,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $980 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $42K a year to afford the median home price in Tuxedo. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Tuxedo is $31K.
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Home Trends in Tuxedo, AL
On average, homes in Tuxedo, Birmingham sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Tuxedo, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $190,000, up 245% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$190,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$190,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$109
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$199,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
245%