Sturkie, Opelika, AL
Sturkie — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Sturkie, 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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Sturkie Neighborhood Overview
Sturkie is a neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily within the 36879 ZIP code. It presents as a stable, established community with a strong emphasis on homeownership, as evidenced by a homeownership rate of 85.2%. The area's median household income of $108,015 is a key indicator of its economic standing within the region.
The local housing market is characterized by owner-occupied homes, with a median home value of $288,500. The average home size of approximately 1,800 square feet suggests a prevalence of single-family residences typical of suburban neighborhoods. For the smaller rental segment, which constitutes 14.8% of occupied units, the median gross rent is reported at $707 per month.
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Sturkie Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $289K |
| Median Gross Rent | $707/mo |
| Median Household Income | $108K |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.4% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 36879 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Sturkie, Opelika
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Sturkie
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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