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Montgomery, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Chatham County County
Montgomery, GA
At a Glance
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)
Is Montgomery a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Montgomery residents earn a median household income of $86,500 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,698. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,826 business establishments, including 1,148 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montgomery is $393,700 , 40% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,327. Median rent is $1,249/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Montgomery reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,279/100K.
Education
44.7% of adults in Montgomery hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montgomery has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.