Market Data & Rate Update
Auburn & Opelika Market Data & Stats
Real numbers on Lee County home values, rents, and today’s mortgage rates — updated monthly.
Updated August 2026 · refreshed monthly
Numbers move fast in this market, and national headlines rarely tell you what's actually happening in Lee County. Here's where things stand right now in Auburn and Opelika, pulled straight from Zillow and Realtor.com data, plus today's mortgage rates so you can see the full picture before you buy, sell, or refinance.
$354K
Avg. Home Value, Lee County
+4.4%
Value Growth, Past Year
23–48
Median Days to Sell
Lee County Market Snapshot
According to Zillow's Home Value Index, the average Lee County home is worth $354,342, up 4.4% over the past year, with homes going to pending in around 23 days. Realtor.com's listing data tells a similar story from a different angle: median list price of $420,866, median sold price of $325,000, and a median of 48 days on market countywide. For sale inventory sits at roughly 1,800–1,900 active listings, and homes are selling at close to full asking price — a 0.992 sale-to-list ratio, with about 19% of homes selling over list price and 55% selling under.
| Metric | Lee County |
|---|---|
| Average home value (Zillow ZHVI) | $354,342 (+4.4% YoY) |
| Median list price | $420,866 |
| Median sold price | $325,000 – $334,983 |
| Price per square foot | ~$200/sq ft |
| Active listings | ~1,858 |
| Median days on market | 23–48 days |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 99.2% |
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Realtor.com Economic Research, data through June 2026. Listing and sold-price methodologies differ, which is why you'll see more than one number for "market value" — we include both because each tells part of the story.
Auburn vs. Opelika Home Values
The two cities aren't priced the same, and the gap matters if you're deciding where your budget stretches further.
| City | Average Home Value (Zillow ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | $425,460 |
| Lee County (overall) | $354,342 |
| Opelika, AL | $312,456 |
Source: Zillow Home Value Index by city, data through June 2026.
Rental Market
For investors and landlords: Zillow's Observed Rent Index puts the average Lee County rent at $1,728/month, up 4.4% year-over-year, and still below the national average of $1,965/month. Realtor.com's active listings put the median asking rent a bit higher, around $1,922/month, with rental inventory up nearly 15% year-over-year — more options for renters, and more competition for landlords to stand out.
August Rate Update (reach out for more up-to-date rates)
Rates shift daily. Here's where 30-year rates stood across loan types as of early August — a solid starting point for a payment estimate, but reach out any time for a current quote.
Conventional
6.78%
30-yr fixed, avg.
FHA
6.38%
30-yr fixed, avg.
VA
5.99%
30-yr fixed, avg.
Conventional
6.11%
15-yr fixed, avg.
National average rates as of August 3, 2026, compiled from Bankrate, NerdWallet, and Freddie Mac PMMS data. Your actual rate depends on credit, down payment, and lender — these are a starting point for budgeting, not a quote. We're happy to connect you with a trusted local lender for a real number.
We update this page monthly as new data comes in, so bookmark it if you're tracking the market. Have a specific neighborhood or price point you want data on? Reach out and we'll pull it for you.