Wax, Opelika, AL
Wax — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Wax, 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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Wax Neighborhood Overview
Wax is a neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily within the 30173 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into homeownership, with a median home value of $134,900. The typical home size is approximately 1,300 square feet, offering practical living space. The neighborhood has a strong owner-occupied presence, with a homeownership rate of 68.2%.
The local housing market shows a clear balance between owners and renters, with a renter-occupied rate of 31.8%. For those renting, the median gross rent is $1,050 per month. The median household income in Wax is $47,158, which aligns with the area's relatively modest home values, suggesting the market is accessible to many local earners.
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Wax Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $135K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $47K |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.5% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Primary ZIP Code | 30173 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Wax, Opelika
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Wax
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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 2026-05-30