Best Places to Live in Lee County, Alabama

Lee County sits near east-central Alabama and is home to some of the state's most iconic landmarks—the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail being one example. There are also multiple historical sites such as Tuskegee Institute where one can learn about African American history or explore nearby nature preserves to take in the local wildlife up close. Lee also has an abundance of outdoor activities ranging from canoeing to camping making it a great spot for all types recreational adventures. College town complex - East-central Alabama near Georgia border.

State: Alabama
County: Lee County
Metro Area: Auburn-Opelika
City: Auburn, Opelika, 4 total

Zip Codes: 36830, 36801, 36832, 36870, 36804, 36877, 36874, 36849, 36852, 36879, 11 total
Cost of Living: -8.1% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 658 ft above sea level

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Lee, Al Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
College-town amenities
Historic interest
Strong economy

Cons
Hot, humid summers
Growth and sprawl
Crime rate

What Bert Has To Say About Auburn-Opelika Metro Area

Auburn, home to Auburn University, the largest in Alabama, is a typical small college town with an inviting campus and attractive historic buildings in a nicely laid out downtown. Standout features include high educational attainment and low unemployment. While the Cost of living Index is very attractive for a college town, home prices are relatively high for the region but still reasonable on a national scale. The economy was once driven by agriculture, primarily cotton, then the university.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Lee County is 2.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lee County jobs have increased by 1.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Lee County's cost of living is 8.1% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Lee County's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Lee County, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Lee county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 59.1% to 39.0%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Lee County's population is 172,223 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 16.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 22.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Lee County is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 15.3%.

SCHOOLS

Lee County public schools spend $11,280 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.6 students per teacher in Lee County. More Education

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Housing Market in lee

It's a good time to buy in Lee. Home Appreciation is up 15.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Lee is .

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ZIP CODES IN LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA

36830, 36801, 36832, 36870, 36804, 36877, 36874, 36849, 36852, 36879, 11 total

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