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Living in Opelika, AL
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Overall Match6.9 / 10
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Opelika at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population32,820
Median Household Income$65,004
Median Home Value$241,800
Median Gross Rent$950
Median Age39.9
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment5.6%
Work From Home7.5%
Homeownership69.1%
Housing Vacancy10.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Opelika is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Opelika and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Opelika
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$241,800
Median Gross Rent$950
Homeownership69.1%
Housing Vacancy10.3%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Opelika, AL
Median Household Income$65,004
Unemployment5.6%
Work From Home7.5%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Opelika and how households are structured
Population32,820
Median Age39.9
Average Household Size2.4
Opelika is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Opelika
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Opelika point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High89.5°F
Average Winter Low33.0°F
Annual Rainfall55.2 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Opelika
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Opelika is located in Lee County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Lee County.
County Intelligence
Opelika & Lee County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Opelika is located in Lee County, Alabama.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Opelika.
Current NarrowTheList data for Opelika shows a population of about 32,820. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Lee County
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County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Opelika.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.