Fortson, Opelika, AL
Fortson — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Fortson, 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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Fortson Neighborhood Overview
Fortson is a neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily served by the 31804 ZIP code. The area is characterized by a very high rate of homeownership, with 93.0% of housing units occupied by their owners. This creates a stable, resident-owned community atmosphere. The financial profile of the neighborhood is strong, supported by a median household income of $97,361.
The housing market in Fortson reflects its established and desirable nature. The median home value is $283,600, and the average home offers a spacious 1,825 square feet of living area. For the small rental segment, which constitutes just 7.0% of the housing stock, the median gross rent is $1,065 per month. This significant gap between the owner-occupied and renter-occupied rates underscores the neighborhood's primary character as a community of homeowners.
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Fortson Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $284K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $97K |
| Homeownership Rate | 93.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.0% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 16.8% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 31804 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Fortson, Opelika
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Fortson
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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 2026-06-01