At a Glance
Median Income
$86,500
$42,698 per capita
Home Value
$393,700
Zillow: $388,431
Median Rent
$1,249/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.7%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
11.2% smoking rate
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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 0.9% (75% 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 $388,431. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population4,704
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density901/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,500
Per Capita$42,698
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$28,463M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A
Home Value$393,700
Rent$1,249
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$388,431
Housing Units2,102
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,235/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation-1 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.7%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+22.0%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations71
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Montgomery was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 1,148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.