River Trace, Opelika, AL
River Trace — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for River Trace, 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 Trace Neighborhood Overview
River Trace, Opelika, Alabama
River Trace is a neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily within the 30240 ZIP code. The area presents a balanced mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 61.8% and a renter-occupied rate of 38.2%. This blend contributes to a stable residential character within the community.
The local housing market is defined by a median home value of $200,600, with the average home offering approximately 1,450 square feet of living space. For renters, the median gross rent is $941 per month. The median household income for residents is $57,589, which aligns with the area's housing costs and supports the neighborhood's affordability profile.
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River Trace Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $201K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $941/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $58K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 30240 |
Top Real Estate Agents in River Trace, 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