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Ranked #59 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #102 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #127 Best Green Cities
Ranked #192 2005 Best Places to Live

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Population:26,183
Pop. Change:11%
State: Alabama
Metro Area: Auburn-Opelika Metro Area
County: Lee County
City:Opelika
Zip Code:36801, 36802, ... 4 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Opelika, Alabama

As of 2011, Opelika's population is 26,183 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 11.37 percent.

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The median home cost in Opelika is $116,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.98 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Opelika's cost of living is 8.80% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Opelika public schools spend $4,864 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15 students per teacher in Opelika.

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The unemployment rate in Opelika is 7.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Opelika jobs have Increased by 0.95 percent.

Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Opelika's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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