River View, Opelika, AL
River View — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for River View, 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 View Neighborhood Overview
River View is a residential neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily served by the 36854 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into homeownership, with a median home value of $130,500. The housing stock is characterized by an average home size of approximately 1,425 square feet, offering practical living spaces for residents. The neighborhood has a strong homeownership culture, with a homeownership rate of 69.1%.
The local housing market reflects this balance, with a median gross rent of $990 per month for the 30.9% of households that are renter-occupied. The median household income in River View is $58,324, which aligns with the affordability of the area's housing costs. This combination of moderate incomes and accessible home prices defines the neighborhood's economic profile.
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River View Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $131K |
| Median Gross Rent | $990/mo |
| Median Household Income | $58K |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 10.0% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 36854 |
Top Real Estate Agents in River View, Opelika
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for River View
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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