The Auburn - Opelika Lee County Community

The Auburn - Opelika - Lee County area is one of the fastest growing communities in the state of Alabama. Our public and private schools are excellent, safe, and full of opportunities for our youth. Auburn University is the anchor of our community surrounded by numerous businesses and industry. Lee County is a great and healthy environment to raise a family and flourish in one’s vocation. Click on the link to Auburn Chamber of Commerce’s Welcome Guide for comprehensive information about our community.

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FAQs

The Auburn - Opelika area, for the most part, caters to the university's students. However, there is plentiful housing available to families and non-students. There are numerous apartments to choose from that range in price from low to high depending on your personal taste and needs.
Auburn, Alabama was just named the safest city in the Southeastern Conference which includes numerous states in the southeast United States. We have excellent fire and police protection as the City of Auburn has made public safety a priority. Youth activities are prevalent with numerous parks and recreation facilities scattered throughout the city.
Auburn, Opelika, and Lee County school districts are blessed with quality K-12 schools. In fact, Auburn City School District is ranked in the top 5 schools in the State of Alabama. We are also home to very good private and parochial schools.
With Auburn University as the hub of Lee County, the city and surrounding area are rich in diversity with residents coming from all over the world. In fact, Auburn City School District has over 75+ languages represented in the student body. In summary, we are a multi-cultural community infused by southern values and hospitality.