At a Glance
Median Income
$55,687
$32,068 per capita
Home Value
$148,500
Zillow: $147,533
Median Rent
$1,059/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
522/100K
4,508/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.7%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Montgomery Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montgomery's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montgomery a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montgomery residents earn a median household income of $55,687 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,068. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,267 business establishments, including 541 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montgomery is $148,500 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,533. Median rent is $1,059/month, with 31.0% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Montgomery reports 522 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,508/100K. The murder rate is 17.5/100K.
Education
33.5% of adults in Montgomery hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montgomery has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population198,440
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,241/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,687
Per Capita$32,068
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$19,859M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,500
Rent$1,059
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$147,533
Housing Units93,743
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent522/100K
Property4,508/100K
Murder17.5/100K
Assault263/100K
Burglary1,273/100K
Health
Obesity46.7%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,219/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation269 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed299 Mbps
EV Stations42
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Montgomery was founded in 1817.
The median home in Montgomery was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 299 Mbps.
There are 541 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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