Cross Plains, Opelika, AL
Cross Plains — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Cross Plains, 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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Cross Plains Neighborhood Overview
Cross Plains, Opelika, Alabama
Cross Plains is a neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily served by the 30185 ZIP code. The area presents a classic snapshot of a stable, homeowner-majority community, with a high homeownership rate of 83.8%. This is reflected in the local housing market, where the median home value is reported at $151,900, and the typical home offers an average of 1,475 square feet of living space.
The neighborhood's character is defined by its affordability and resident stability. With a median household income of $54,286, housing costs remain accessible, as evidenced by a median gross rent of $747 per month for the smaller renter-occupied segment, which makes up 16.2% of households. These figures indicate a community where long-term residency is common and the cost of living is manageable for local income levels.
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Cross Plains Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $152K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $747/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $54K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 30185 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Cross Plains, Opelika
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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 2026-04-18