Livability Score

60
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Mama Mocha's
Coffee Shop
Side Track Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Wild Wing Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Art Haus
Theatre Arts
AMC CLASSIC Tiger 13
Cinema
Food and Drink (30) F
O Town Ice Cream
Sweets
Resting Pulse
Bar
John Emerald Distilling Company
Bar
Red Clay Brewing Company
Bar
Sneak & Dawdle
Bar
Eighth & Rail
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Marble Slab Creamery
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Cakeitecture Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Asian Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (20) A+
Miles Thomas Field
Park
Municipal Park
Park
Moore Stadium
Park
Railroad Avenue Historic District
Park
Bill Roberts Park
Park
Floral Park
Park
Geneva Street Historic District
Park
West Ridge Park
Park
Shops (33) F
GRIFF
Clothing
Interior Enviornment Designs
Interior Decoration
Winston Smith T
Home Improvement
Shrugs College Bookstore
Books
Expressions Design Gallery
Furniture
Circle K
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Verizon
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
PetSmart
Pets
Ross
Department Store
Sprint
Electronics
Best Buy
Electronics
Books-A-Million
Books
Hair Expo
Hairdresser
Petco
Pets
World Market
Interior Decoration
Shoe Station
Shoes
Diversity Salon
Beauty
Target
Department Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Nail & Spa
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Opelika.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Opelika is 93/100 - which is 5% higher than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Opelika crime rates are 3,549 per 100k, which is 65% higher than Alabama
Property Crime
2,740 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
809 crimes per 100k F
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employment C-

The median income in Opelika is $50,488 - which is 13% higher than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$50,488 F
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Opelika Fire Dept No. 4
Fire Station
Opelika Fire Department
Fire Station
East Alabama Medical Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
East Alabama Women's Clinic
Clinic
Medical Arts Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Opelika Dental Associates
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dark Chiropractic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A

Opelika home prices are $153,400 - which is 19% higher than Alabama
Home Price
$153,400 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools C-

The Opelika graduation rate is 79% - which is equal to Alabama
School Test Scores
49% F
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (15) D-
Northside School
Opelika Middle School
Opelika Learning Center
Jeter Primary School
Morris Avenue Intermediate School
Auburn Classical Academy Inc.
Carver Primary School
East Alabama Medical Center
West Forest Intermediate School
Southview Primary School
The Chanticleer Learning Center
Lee Co Youth Detention Ctr
High Schools (4) F
Opelika Learning Center
Opelika High School
The Chanticleer Learning Center
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ratings B-

Opelika has an overall rating of 70% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (0)
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Fun Opelika, AL Activities 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Opelika, AL is a beautiful city with plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature. There are several golf courses in the area for you to take advantage of if you want to enjoy a few rounds, along with walking trails that allow you to get a great workout while enjoying the natural scen ...Read More ery.

If you want to taste some delicious cocktails while you're in the city, John Emerald Distilling Company is the place to go. The location crafts seven spirits and features the first legal whiskey in Alabama.

When you want to learn more about the history of the state, the Museum of East Atlanta is a wonderful choice. You'll find lots of items in the museum that showcase the culture of Alabama and the innovation of the state's past and present residents. Angel's Antiques and Flea Mall is another great location you'll want to visit when you want to find unique items that are created by some of the most talented craftsmen in Alabama. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Opelika? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Miles Thomas Field
      Municipal Park
      Moore Stadium
      Railroad Avenue Historic District
      Bill Roberts Park
      Floral Park
      Geneva Street Historic District
      West Ridge Park

      Entertainment

      Art Haus
      AMC CLASSIC Tiger 13

      Food & Drink

      O Town Ice Cream
      Resting Pulse
      John Emerald Distilling Company
      Red Clay Brewing Company
      Sneak & Dawdle
      Eighth & Rail
      Subway
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Opelika? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Opelika.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Opelika? The cost of living in Opelika is 93/100 - which is 5% higher than Alabama.
      Opelika
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Alabama
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Opelika? Opelika crime rates are 3,549, which are 65% higher than Alabama
      Total Crime
      3,549 per 100k people

      53% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      53% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Opelika? The median income in Opelika is $50,488 which is 13% higher than Alabama.
      Median household income
      $50,4889% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,96110% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      49% lower than the US average

      D- Health & Safety

      Is Opelika a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      East Alabama Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Medical Arts Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Opelika home prices? Opelika home prices are $153,400 - which is 19% higher than Alabama
      Median home value
      $153,40017% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $75421% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Opelika have good schools? The Opelika graduation rate is 79% - which is equal to Alabama
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      3% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Opelika a good place to live? Opelika has an overall rating of 70% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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