Carter Acres, Opelika, AL
Carter Acres — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Carter Acres, Opelika, Alabama. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) licensing database.
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Carter Acres Neighborhood Overview
Carter Acres is a neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily served by the 31903 ZIP code. The area presents a distinct housing market profile, characterized by a very high rate of renter-occupied households at 72.0%, with a corresponding homeownership rate of 28.0%. This establishes it as a predominantly rental community within the city.
The real estate market here offers accessible entry points, with a median home value of $74,200. The typical home size is approximately 1,250 square feet. For renters, the median gross rent is $841 per month. These housing costs align with the neighborhood's reported median household income of $27,926, indicating a market serving residents with more budget-conscious considerations.
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Carter Acres Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $74K |
| Median Gross Rent | $841/mo |
| Median Household Income | $28K |
| Homeownership Rate | 28.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 72.0% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 8.2% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 31903 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Carter Acres, Opelika
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Carter Acres
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-30