Auburn-Opelika Metro Area, AL
Living in the Auburn-Opelika Metro Area
Bikeability21
Walkability30
Commute68
Public Transit20
Affordability77
Public Safety38
Airports29
Hospitals47
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
161kPopulation+26k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black23%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate24%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$169kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
37%Built 2000 or Later
$667Median Monthly Rent+$167 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity79%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas17%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Auburn-Opelika Metro Area
United States45
Alabama48
Property Crime in the Auburn-Opelika Metro Area
United States48
Alabama52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Auburn-Opelika Metro Area
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado31
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Auburn-Opelika Metro Area, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Auburn-Opelika Metro Area, AL
Auburn Classical Academy Inc
4 miles, NW
The Chanticleer Learning Center
5 miles, NW
Lee-Scott Academy
6 miles, W
The Children's House-Auburn Montessori
7 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Auburn-Opelika Metro Area, AL
Auburn University
8 miles, W
Point University
21 miles, NE
Tuskegee University
24 miles, SW
Columbus State University
25 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Auburn-Opelika Metro Area, AL
East Alabama Medical Center and Snf
4 miles, NW
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
21 miles, E
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
23 miles, E
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Auburn-Opelika Metro Area, AL
Columbus Airport
25 miles, E
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
64 miles, W
Dothan Regional Airport
89 miles, S
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
89 miles, NE