Hobson, Opelika, AL
Hobson — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Hobson, 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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Hobson Neighborhood Overview
Hobson, Opelika, Alabama
Hobson is a neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily within the 36278 ZIP code. The area presents a stable, predominantly owner-occupied community, with a high homeownership rate of 83.6%. This is reflected in the housing market, where the median home value is $241,300, and typical homes offer around 1,500 square feet of living space.
The neighborhood's housing costs show a notable affordability for renters, with the median gross rent at $654 per month. The renter-occupied rate is 16.4%, complementing the strong owner-occupied character of the area. The median household income in Hobson is $44,864, which provides context for the local economic environment supporting these housing metrics.
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Hobson Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $241K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $654/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $45K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.6% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.4% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 18.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 36278 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Hobson, 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