Opelika, Alabama

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  1. Overview - Life In Opelika
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Opelika
  3. Crime In Opelika
  4. Cost of Living In Opelika
  5. Gender In Opelika
  6. Household Income For Opelika
  7. Education In Opelika
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Opelika
About Opelika, Alabama
Is Opelika, Alabama a good place to live?
Opelika is a city in Alabama state in USA with a population of 30589 residents.. The poverty rate of Opelika is 15.2%, which is 9% higher than national average. The typical household in Opelika earns $50488 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 49.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Opelika, only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Opelika remained 3.8%, which is 19% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Opelika, only 32% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Opelika is 96, which is 4% lower than national average. Median home value in Opelika is $153400 , which is 33% lower than national average. While median income in Opelika remained $50488, which is 25% lower than national average.
Population
30589
Unemployment
3.8%
19% NAT AVG.
Poverty
15.2%
9% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
7
Median Home
$153400
33% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$50488
25% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$754
35% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
96
4% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 7
Unemployed People
1 in 26
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 11
People Earning < $50,000
49.7%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.6
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.4
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs70%

Housing60%

Affordability80%

Safety80%

Amenities80%

Diversity90%

Education80%

Commute90%

Is Opelika, Alabama safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Opelika, Alabama is 91% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Opelika is 40% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Opelika is 101% higher than national average. You have 1 in 182 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 25 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
1382
Violent : 168
Property : 1214
Total Crime
91% NAT. AVG.
73% STATE AVG.
4483.8 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
40% NAT. AVG.
20% STATE AVG.
545.1 (per 100k)
Property Crime
101% NAT. AVG.
84% STATE AVG.
3938.7 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Opelika
Violent crime
1 in 182
Property crime
1 in 25
Robbery
1 in 987
Burglary
1 in 214
Assault
1 in 257
Car Theft
1 in 382
Opelika : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Alabama 34 35 45 31 34
In USA 355 326 618 246 668
Opelika : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Alabama 34 11 18 35 32
In USA 530 173 354 546 910

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Opelika
Alabama
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 168 545.1 453.56 387.8
Murder 5 16.2 9.57 6.5
Robbery 31 100.6 54.17 73.9
Assault 119 386.1 357.14 279.7
Rape 13 42.2 32.67 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Opelika
 Alabama
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 1214 3938.7 2136.75 1,958.2
Burglary 143 464 399.47 314.2
Larceny 991 3215.2 1515.28 1,398
Car Theft 80 259.6 222 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Opelika Alabama National Avg.
Services 104 98 100
Groceries 102 98 100
Health 97 92 100
Housing 79 73 100
Transportation 90 91 100
Utilities 104 103 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Opelika Alabama Country
Female 52.1% 51.7% 50.8%
Male 47.9% 48.3% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Opelika Alabama Country
Less than $10,000 9.1% 8.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.2% 5.6% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.5% 10.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.8% 10.5% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 13.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 17.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 11.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.1% 13.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.1% 4.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.6% 4.4% 8.3%
Education


Education Opelika Alabama Country
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7% 9% 7.0%
High School or GED 28% 30% 27.0%
Other College 20% 22% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 16% 20.0%
Master's Degree 10% 7% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Opelika Alabama Country
White 50.2% 65.2% 60.1%
African American 40.2% 26.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 3.1% 1.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 1.7% 1.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 4.8% 4.4% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity