Hickory Heights, Opelika, AL
Hickory Heights — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Hickory Heights, 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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Hickory Heights Neighborhood Overview
Hickory Heights is a residential neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily served by the 30116 ZIP code. The area presents a stable, predominantly owner-occupied community, with a homeownership rate of 71.7%. This is reflected in the housing stock, where the average home size is approximately 1,500 square feet, offering comfortable living spaces for residents.
The local housing market in Hickory Heights shows a median home value of $191,300, indicating an accessible entry point for homebuyers in the Opelika area. For renters, who make up 28.3% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $1,068 per month. The neighborhood's economic foundation is supported by a median household income of $67,362, which aligns with the ability to support the current home values and rental rates.
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Hickory Heights Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $191K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $67K |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.3% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.9% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 30116 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Hickory Heights, 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 2026-06-01