Birmingham metro, AL relocation guide
Moving to McCalla, AL
$349,875Median listing price
Jefferson and TuscaloosaArea
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About McCalla
McCalla (pop. 12,965 in 2020) is a large census-designated place spanning Jefferson and Tuscaloosa counties, southwest of Bessemer, at the geographic terminus of the Appalachian Mountains.

Home prices in McCalla
The median listing price in McCalla is $349,875.
Top places in McCalla
- Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park — 19th-century blast furnace, the Iron and Steel Museum of Alabama, cabins, campground, and festivals including the Southern Appalachian Dulcimer Festival.
- The Tannehill covered bridge.
- McAdory High School's Yellow Jackets athletics.
Commuting from McCalla
- About 16 miles southwest of downtown via I-20/59 or I-459.
- Drive times vary with traffic and time of day; specific minute-level drive-time estimates were not verified for this profile.
McCalla FAQs
- What is the housing market like in McCalla, AL?
The median listing price in McCalla is $349,875. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from McCalla, AL?
About 16 miles southwest of downtown via I-20/59 or I-459.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.