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

$354,344

+4.4% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

5.8%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-5.9%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-5.9% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Warm
3.1mo supply ยท Score +2/7

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

4 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 4.4% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability pressure is significant: the price-to-income ratio of 6.01x well exceeds 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 5.85% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score57/100
Price-to-Income Ratio6.0x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$58,991

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-8.8%
Base Case-5.9%
Bull Case-2.9%

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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