Ridge Road, Opelika, AL
Ridge Road — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Ridge Road, 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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Ridge Road Neighborhood Overview
Ridge Road Neighborhood Market Intelligence
Ridge Road is a neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily within the 36801 ZIP code. It presents an affordable market tier, characterized by a solid homeownership rate of 63.5%. The area offers a balance between owned and rented housing, with a renter-occupied rate of 36.5%.
The housing market here is notably accessible, with a median home value of $193,800. The typical home offers a comfortable average size of 1,425 square feet. For renters, the median gross rent is $872 per month, providing a cost-effective alternative. The median household income in the neighborhood is $55,728, aligning with the local housing costs to define its affordable profile.
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Ridge Road Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $194K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $872/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $56K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 8.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Affordable | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 36801 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Ridge Road, Opelika
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Ridge Road
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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