LaGrange, GA 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.
LaGrange
69.4
#1218 nationally
Opelika
66.9
#1489 nationally
LaGrange leads in walk score (26 vs 18). Opelika leads in median household income ($55,218 vs $41,030). Opelika leads in crime level (15.3 vs 17.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | LaGrange, GA | Opelika, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1218) | 66.9 (#1489) |
| Population | 32,343 | 33,572 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,464 | $310,676 |
| Median Household Income | $41,030 | $55,218 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 17.3 | 15.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | R+27.8 |
D+
69.4 Score
LaGrange, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$240,464
Population
32,343
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
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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