Cottons Crossroads, Opelika, AL
Cottons Crossroads — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Cottons Crossroads, 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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Cottons Crossroads Neighborhood Overview
Cottons Crossroads is a neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily within the 31833 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into homeownership, with a median home value of $138,800. This is supported by a solid homeownership rate of 73.8%, indicating a predominantly owner-occupied community. The typical home offers a comfortable average size of 1,475 square feet.
The housing market provides options for renters as well, with a median gross rent of $760 per month, reflecting the area's overall affordability. The median household income in Cottons Crossroads is $60,397, which aligns with the accessible housing costs. This balance between income and housing expenses contributes to the neighborhood's stable residential character, defined by its high rate of homeownership and established households.
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Cottons Crossroads Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $139K |
| Median Gross Rent | $760/mo |
| Median Household Income | $60K |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.2% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 7.0% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 31833 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Cottons Crossroads, Opelika
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Cottons Crossroads
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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 2026-05-29