Tara, Opelika, AL
Tara — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Tara, 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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Tara Neighborhood Overview
Tara, Opelika, Alabama
Tara is a residential neighborhood in Opelika, primarily within the 31906 ZIP code. The area presents a balanced mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 47.0% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 53.0%. This creates a diverse community dynamic within the local housing market.
The housing market in Tara is notably affordable, with a median home value of $148,200. Homes in the neighborhood average around 1,300 square feet in size. For renters, the median gross rent is $850 per month, which aligns with the area's median household income of $38,647. This income level provides important context for the local cost of living and purchasing power.
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Tara Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $148K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $850/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $39K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 9.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 31906 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Tara, 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 2026-04-17