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Located conveniently on Pepperell Parkway, Storage Rentals of America in Opelika, Alabama, welcomes you to a trusted storage facility that meets your needs. Our commitment to reliability, security, and customer satisfaction ensures a tailored storage experience. Your belongings' safety is our utmost concern. Our climate-controlled storage units shield sensitive items from extreme temperatures and humidity. Additionally, our easily accessible drive-up units simplify the loading and unloading process. Need secure vehicle storage? We've got you covered for cars, motorcycles, boats, or RVs.
Security is a priority here. Our fully fenced, well-lit facility, with an advanced camera system and gated entry, ensures comprehensive round-the-clock protection for your stored items.
Flexibility matters. Our month-to-month leases eliminate long-term commitments, allowing you to store your items for the duration you need. Our dedicated call center operates 7 days a week, providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance throughout the rental process. At Storage Rentals of America, we aim for a seamless experience. Beyond storage units, we offer an extensive range of moving and packing supplies, including boxes, tape, and protective materials like bubble wrap. Come by and discover the Storage Rentals of America difference.
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Disc locks are required for all units and can be purchased at the office.
Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Opelika.
The population of Opelika is 30,995, according to the U.S. 2020 Census. The town is the county seat of Lee County. It is a part of the Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan area, which has a total population of 150,933 who live there.
The first settlers came to the area in 1832. In the 1870s, the Montgomery & West Point Railroad brought lots of railroad workers to the town. The train was used mostly to haul unprocessed cotton to the north.
The population increased rapidly between 1870 and 1900. During this time, it was like a wild west town. Drunk railroad workers firing their pistols in saloons were so dangerous that the railroad company recommended passengers duck down in the train cars as they passed through town.
For most of the city’s history, until 2004, it was known for its textile mills. A surge of capital investment started in 2005. This brought new companies to the area that expanded the commercial operations to manufacturing, light assembly, and auto parts distribution.
Opelika has wonderful amenities and attractions:
The Opelika local economy depends on education, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail industries. The unemployment rate of 3.8% is lower than the state average. The median household income is $51,074 per year, which is about $18,000 lower than the national average of $69,021. Opelika's predicted job growth rate for the next decade is strong at 37.8%, compared to the national average of 33.5%. Commuting to work in this town takes an average of 19 minutes.
The industries offering the most jobs are construction (5.0%), education (12.7%), government (5.0%), healthcare (9.9%), hospitality services (6.4%), plastics/rubber manufacturing (4.1%), and textile mills (4.1%).
Opelika has many fancy neighborhoods for those looking to buy a home for the median price of $250,000 to $350,000. These pricey neighborhoods include East Lake/Springwood, Indian Lakes, North Gate, and Wyndham Gate/ Hamilton Hills.
Here are the desirable neighborhoods with homes under $250,000.
Opelika City Schools manages the public schools. The district spends $11,340 each year per student. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17 to one.
Opelika has eight private schools. The best private schools in the town are The Chanticleer Learning Center (6th to 12th), Auburn Classical Academy (K to 7th), and Trinity Christian School (K to 12th).
Auburn University is near Opelika. There are five other colleges within a 50-mile radius.
Opelika’s city government has a mayor and five people serving on the City Council. These officials are elected to serve for four-year terms. The City Council meets twice every month on the first and third Tuesdays.
Opelika’s Parks and Recreation Department maintains the city parks and facilities. One of the features that kids love is the miniature train rides. The Opelika Pickleball Facility and other activities and aquatics at the Sportsplex are popular. There are lots of community resources to enjoy.
The Park Bench Magazine is a terrific way to learn about upcoming events. It is free to download and published every quarter so that you can plan your event schedule in advance. There are celebrations for all the major holidays and live music in the park for Spring, Summer, and Fall Festivals.
The median home price in Opelika is $331,100. This price has been trending up by 10.7% year-over-year. It is a buyer’s market with more homes listed for sale than buyers who are interested. Real estate prices are predicted to be flat until the mortgage rates come back down.
The cost of living in Opelika is 4% higher than other cities in Alabama and 8% lower than the national average for America.