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Opelika, AL
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Population: 30,810
Home Price: $154,800
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Overview
Opelika is a small city in the state of Alabama with a population of 30,810. Opelika has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
19.9 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Opelika, AL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Opelika
Alabama
United States
Per Capita Income
$27,948
$26,163
$32,693
Median Household Income
$51,074
$51,091
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
6.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
11.9%
13.9%
10.5%
Age
Opelika
Alabama
United States
Median Age
40.7
41.9
42.3
Gender
Opelika
Alabama
United States
Male
48.8%
48.6%
49.8%
Female
51.2%
51.4%
50.2%
Race
Opelika
Alabama
United States
White
56.8%
70.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
37.4%
24.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
2.8%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.4%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.6%
2.9%
5.2%
Housing Information
Opelika
Alabama
United States
Median Home Price
$154,800
$131,174
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$547
$527
$801
Family Households
42.2%
42.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
34.4%
34.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
71.6%
74.0%
72.9%
Renters
28.4%
26.0%
27.1%
Education
Opelika
Alabama
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.5%
10.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
28.3%
28.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.9%
21.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.6%
9.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
18.4%
11.2%
15.0%
Proficiency
Opelika
Alabama
United States
Mathematics
52.7%
44.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
46.2%
42.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Opelika
Alabama
United States
Murder
NA
4.7
3.0
Rape
NA
17.5
38.0
Robbery
NA
31.5
40.7
Assault
NA
79.4
188.5
Property Crime
Opelika
Alabama
United States
Burglary
NA
149.4
336.1
Theft
NA
1977.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
116.7
167.1
Arson
NA
2.3
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Opelika, AL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
grits
sweet potato
pizzeria
gumbo
deep fried
wine
oysters
pizza
boudin balls
ice cream
chicken finger
yogurt
vegetables
frozen yogurt
flavors
spaghetti
restaurant
fresh salads
cheese
football
college football
high school football
sports teams
sports coverage
college basketball
basketball
philly sports
cleveland sports
college athletics
flag football
baseball
video games
recruiting
athletics
teams
player development
coaches
soccer
nba
fine art
creative
art museum
photography
nft
childrens books
theatre
poster
fashion
collection
museum
selfportrait
original designs
gallery
nature
artworks
creativity
artsy
mythology
drawing
spare time
sports cards
car enthusiast
video games
single dad
reading writing
books
tv shows
photography
memes
pc gamer
travel photography
road trips
nature photography
youtuber
grillingsmoking
nerdy
nascar
rothbardian
fulltime
sports
sports coverage
producer
journalism
creative
pro wrestling
tv
broadcasting
tv shows
executive producer
photography
public relations
marketing
longest running
communications
theatre
award winning
studentrun
booking
celebrity
sports
science technology
summer
space
photography
program evaluator
travel photography
conservation
pickleball
mountain
beach
fishing
gardening
pool
nature
lodging
engaging activities
camping
aquarium
parks recreation
post office
black owned
ikea
thrift
free shipping
pharmacy
publix
gas station
clothing shoes
grocery store
kroger
retail store
container store
clothing
dealership
zippers
souvenirs
dollar tree
restaurant
etsy shop
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