Edgewater, FL vs Opelika, AL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Edgewater
69.5
#1196 nationally
Opelika
66.9
#1489 nationally
Edgewater leads in crime level (7.3 vs 15.3). Opelika leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 25.8 min). Opelika leads in walk score (18 vs 15).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edgewater, FL | Opelika, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1196) | 66.9 (#1489) |
| Population | 23,636 | 33,572 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $297,491 | $310,676 |
| Median Household Income | $56,886 | $55,218 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 15.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | R+27.8 |
D+
69.5 Score
Edgewater, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$297,491
Population
23,636
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
15
Southeast
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D
66.9 Score
Opelika, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,676
Population
33,572
Crime
High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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