Opelika, AL

Opelika is a mid-size city in Alabama with a population of 31,944. Residents earn $58,763 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

31,944 Population 520/sq mi density

$58,763 Median Income $33,595 per capita

$213,700 Home Value $302,635 Zillow

$947 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent

62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr

644 Violent Crime/100K 5,555 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$58,763 median income, 3.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$213,700 home value, $947/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

644 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)

B+

Education

3.7 / 5.0

33.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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4 reported haunted locations found near Opelika, AL.

Name	Description
Double Hill Road	There is an old cemetery that was said to have been moved years ago. It was just a few feet after you cross the first bridge. If you look on the right after you cross the bridge, there is a bright green spot of grass where the cemetery used to be. Also, walk down the road late at night and cross the bridge. After a few minutes, a horseman in a carriage will start coming toward you, and then run off the road where the old cemetery was. Then, when you go back in the morning there will be carria...
Shotwell Covered Bridge	A woman and her two children were in a car wreck when the bridge they were crossing over gave way, and the car fell into the ravine. The wreck killed all three. It is said that if you put candy on the side of the bridge at dusk and turn your headlights on, you can see the children get the candy off of the bridge.
Shotwell Covered Bridge	The bridge is said to be haunted by the ghosts of two children who were killed there in a car accident. The bridge is closed, and out in the middle of the woods. Supposedly, if you put candy on the bridge after dusk, the kids will come and take it.
Springvilla Plantation	Witnesses reported sounds of moans and chains rattling.