River Crest, Opelika, AL
River Crest — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for River Crest, 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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River Crest Neighborhood Overview
River Crest, Opelika, Alabama
River Crest is a neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily within 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 residential community where housing options are fairly evenly split between owned and rented properties.
The local housing market is characterized by a median home value of $207,700, with the average home size being 1,425 square feet. For renters, the median gross rent is $985 per month. The median household income for residents is $62,089, which aligns with the local housing costs, suggesting the neighborhood is financially accessible for many in the Opelika area.
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River Crest 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 River Crest, Opelika
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for River Crest
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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