Malone, Opelika, AL
Malone — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Malone, 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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Malone Neighborhood Overview
Malone is a neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily served by the 36276 ZIP code. It presents an affordable entry point into the local housing market, with a median home value of $105,100 and a median gross rent of $633 per month. The area is characterized by a strong sense of ownership, as 76.3% of homes are owner-occupied, leaving a renter-occupied rate of 23.7%.
The housing market here offers space for the price, with an average home size of 1,525 square feet. The median household income in Malone is $43,000, which aligns with the accessible home values and rental costs. This balance suggests a stable, working-class community where homeownership is an attainable goal for a clear majority of residents, shaping the neighborhood's settled and established character.
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Malone Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $105K |
| Median Gross Rent | $633/mo |
| Median Household Income | $43K |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.7% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 9.6% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 36276 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Malone, Opelika
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Malone
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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