Markets/Alabama/Auburn-Opelika

Auburn-Opelika, AL Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Auburn-Opelika, Alabama. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$335,395

+3.9% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

5.8%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Neutral
4.1mo supply ยท Score 0/7

Migration: Top 42% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ’ฐ Wealth Influx1.24x

In-migrants avg $66,780 AGI vs out-migrants $53,788

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Opportunity Zone Market

3 ZIP codes in Auburn-Opelika are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Auburn-Opelika Market Summary

Auburn-Opelika, AL shows steady growth at 3.9% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.69x, above the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+32 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 5.79% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score62/100
Price-to-Income Ratio5.7x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$58,991

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Auburn-Opelika, AL's primary climate exposure is flooding (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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