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.