Harkins Crossroads, Opelika, AL
Harkins Crossroads — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Harkins 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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Harkins Crossroads Neighborhood Overview
Harkins Crossroads is a neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily within the 36251 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into the local housing market, with a median home value of $136,700. The typical home offers a comfortable average size of approximately 1,450 square feet. This affordability is a defining characteristic, supported by a high homeownership rate of 75.6%, indicating a stable, resident-owned community.
The neighborhood's housing costs are notably accessible. For renters, the median gross rent is $417 per month, which is exceptionally low. The renter-occupied rate is 24.4%, complementing the dominant homeownership. The median household income in Harkins Crossroads is $44,970, which aligns with the area's modest home values and rental costs, suggesting a community where housing expenses are generally proportionate to local earnings.
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Harkins Crossroads Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $137K |
| Median Gross Rent | $417/mo |
| Median Household Income | $45K |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.4% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 15.5% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 36251 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Harkins Crossroads, 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 2026-05-31