Opelika, Alabama · ZIP 36801

Opelika — ZIP 36801

Opelika (36801) scores 53/100 — Fair for Opelika. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $302K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share19%

Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100

Avg math proficiency34%

Avg reading proficiency45%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100

Typical home value$302K

Median rent$1,591/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$302K

Median Rent

$1,591/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,383

Violent Crime

405

Property Crime

1,978

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lee County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Northside School	03–05	464	48%	57%
Morris Avenue Intermediate School	03–05	397	39%	53%
Opelika High School	09–12	1,590	33%	35%
West Forest Intermediate School	03–05	393	28%	39%
Opelika Middle School	04–08	812	24%	43%
Jeter Primary School	KG–03	435	Not reported	Not reported
Carver Primary School	KG–03	414	Not reported	Not reported
Fox Run School	06–06	392	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

24,504

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

40.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 36801 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 36801 has a school score of 61/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 36801 is approximately $302K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 36801 in Opelika has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.