Lake Forest Hills, Opelika, AL
Lake Forest Hills — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Lake Forest Hills, 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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Lake Forest Hills Neighborhood Overview
Lake Forest Hills is a residential neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily within the 30240 ZIP code. The area presents a balanced mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 61.8% and a renter-occupied rate of 38.2%. This blend contributes to a stable community dynamic within the Opelika housing landscape.
The housing market in Lake Forest Hills is characterized by a median home value of $200,600, with the average home offering approximately 1,450 square feet of living space. For renters, the median gross rent is $941 per month. The median household income for residents is $57,589, which aligns with the local housing costs, suggesting the neighborhood is accessible for both buyers and renters within this income range.
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Lake Forest Hills Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $201K |
| Median Gross Rent | $941/mo |
| Median Household Income | $58K |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.2% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.8% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Primary ZIP Code | 30240 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Lake Forest Hills, Opelika
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Lake Forest Hills
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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