Monterey Heights, Opelika, AL
Monterey Heights — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Monterey 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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Monterey Heights Neighborhood Overview
Monterey Heights is a residential neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily served by the 36877 ZIP code. The area presents a stable, predominantly owner-occupied community, with a homeownership rate of 79.0%. This stability is reflected in the housing market, where the median home value is $189,900, and the typical home offers a comfortable average size of 1,575 square feet.
The neighborhood's housing costs align with local incomes, as the median household income is $62,859. For the 21.0% of households that rent, the median gross rent is $1,043 per month. This combination of affordable home values and a strong base of homeowners contributes to the established character of Monterey Heights as a settled community within the Opelika area.
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Monterey Heights Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $190K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $63K |
| Homeownership Rate | 79.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.0% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 7.8% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 36877 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Monterey Heights, Opelika
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Monterey Heights
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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