At a Glance
Median Income
$54,665
$24,723 per capita
Home Value
$210,400
Zillow: $252,992
Median Rent
$906/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
140/100K
1,066/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
16.0% smoking rate
How Montevallo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montevallo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montevallo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montevallo residents earn a median household income of $54,665 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,723. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montevallo is $210,400 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,992. Median rent is $906/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Montevallo reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,066/100K.
Education
30.9% of adults in Montevallo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montevallo has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population7,429
Median Age26.4 yrs
Density577/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,665
Per Capita$24,723
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,400
Rent$906
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$252,992
Housing Units2,528
Rent Burden32.4%
Crime
F
Violent140/100K
Property1,066/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation430 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Montevallo was founded in 1815.
The median home in Montevallo was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.