Pickens County borders Mississippi in Alabama’s west. The seat, Carrollton, is famous for the “Face in the Window” courthouse legend. Forestry and farming anchor its economy. Homes range from modest town dwellings to rural properties on large tracts. Average prices hover $150k – $220k, with new builds $220k – $280k+. Tuscaloosa lies 45 minutes east, providing work and shopping. Pickens maintains a small-town Southern identity with affordable acreage, perfect for hobby farmers or retirees wanting proximity to a city without its noise.