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Opelika, Alabama, in Lee county, is 26 miles NW of Columbus, Georgia (center to center) and 95 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Auburn - Opelika metropolitan area. Opelika contains a population of approximately 23,498.
In Opelika, about 49% of adults are married.
Opelika has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.
In 2000, Opelika had a median family income of $43,200. Interestingly, lots of people in Opelika have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Opelika favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $10,591. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Opelika has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Alabama, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Opelika, 95% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Opelika can boast better commuting than most places.
Opelika strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Opelika to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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