Joel, Opelika, AL
Joel — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Joel, 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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Joel Neighborhood Overview
Joel, Opelika, Alabama
Joel is a neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily within the 30108 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into the local housing market, with a median home value of $153,100. The neighborhood is characterized by a strong sense of ownership, as evidenced by a homeownership rate of 71.7%, with the remaining 28.3% of housing units being renter-occupied.
The housing stock in Joel offers practical living space, with an average home size of 1,425 square feet. For renters, the market is notably affordable, with a median gross rent of $761 per month. The median household income in the neighborhood is $51,135, which aligns with the accessible cost of housing, whether renting or owning.
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Joel Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $153K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $761/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $51K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.3% | 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 | 30108 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Joel, 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