Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area's all-transactions index changed +1.3% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +3.7% for Alabama and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 308th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +1.3%
- 5-year change
- +45.5%
- Since Q1 1995
- +241%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 308th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Auburn-Opelika, AL vs Alabama and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Auburn-Opelika, AL: 340.6
- Alabama: 318.6
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | AL | U.S. | Gap vs AL | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +1.3% | +3.7% | +3.0% | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
| 3 years | +13.9% | +14.0% | +12.9% | −0.0 pts | +1.1 pts |
| 5 years | +45.5% | +43.8% | +41.3% | +1.7 pts | +4.2 pts |
| 10 years | +95.5% | +88.8% | +93.3% | +6.7 pts | +2.2 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +241% | +219% | +292% | +22.0 pts | −50.9 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 368 · Auburn, AL area | AL | +2.1% | +47.1% | +244% | 59% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Auburn-Opelika, AL area
Auburn-Opelika, AL area's index peaked in Q1 2008, fell 16.0% to its low in Q4 2013, and regained its peak in Q2 2018, about 10.2 years after the top. Today it sits +79.1% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q1 2008 | Q4 2013 | -16.0% | Q2 2018 (10.2 yrs) | +79.1% |
| AL | Q1 2009 | Q4 2013 | -10.4% | Q4 2017 (8.8 yrs) | +80.7% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Auburn-Opelika, AL area's index has changed +53.8% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | AL after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -2.5% | -0.1% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +3.8% | +3.8% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +17.3% | +15.9% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +40.6% | +35.7% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +53.8% | +43.9% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +231% | $993,158 |
| Q2 2000 | +175% | $825,145 |
| Q2 2005 | +108% | $623,808 |
| Q2 2010 | +95.9% | $587,580 |
| Q2 2015 | +101% | $602,405 |
| Q2 2020 | +61.8% | $485,260 |
| Q2 2021 | +45.5% | $436,506 |
| Q2 2023 | +14.0% | $341,862 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.3% | $303,763 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area shows changes of +1.3% over one year, +45.5% over five years, and +95.5% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +241% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Auburn-Opelika, AL area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved −1.8 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +4.2 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.