Andrew Smith housing Apr 3, 2026

Hey, I've been here for 12 years and You can expect to pay around $1,059 for rent here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 198K people. Poverty rate is 17.7%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider — Montgomery sits at 522.5 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cheers. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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