Ranch Forest, Opelika, AL
Ranch Forest — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Ranch Forest, 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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Ranch Forest Neighborhood Overview
Ranch Forest, Opelika, Alabama
Ranch Forest is a residential neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily served by the 31904 ZIP code. The area presents a balanced mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 51.0% and a renter-occupied rate of 48.9%. This creates a diverse community dynamic within the local housing market.
The housing market in Ranch Forest is characterized by affordable, moderately-sized homes. The median home value is $207,700, with the average home offering 1,425 square feet of living space. For renters, the median gross rent is $985 per month. The median household income for residents is $62,089, which aligns with the local cost of living and housing prices.
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Ranch Forest Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $208K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $985/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $62K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.4% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 31904 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Ranch Forest, 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