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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Daniel

Is public transit usable in Montgomery?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider -Montgomery sits at 150.6 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Any advice would be great. Property taxes ...

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Autumn Lopez

Best areas to explore in Montgomery?

Random thought, Rent is about $1,897/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Has anyone dealt with this?

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cincyrunner2022

Housing in Montgomery compared to Dallas

Curious what people think. I'm a 22-year-old mechanic and Crime rate is something to consider -Montgomery sits at 150.6 per 100K. Median household income is $96,985, which feels pretty solid for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal for Montgomery?

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Nora R.

Is Montgomery worth it salary-wise?

Been meaning to ask this. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Daniel

Is Montgomery good for remote workers?

Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $270,700, which seems about average. Median household income is $96,985, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Carson Gonzalez

What I wish I knew before living in Montgomery

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and Median household income is $96,985, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Would love some local perspective. Downtown has improve...

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Logan Carter

Is Montgomery worth it salary-wise?

Anyone else feel this way? Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Montgomery sits at 150.6 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Is this normal for Montgomery? The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are wher...

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Logan Carter

Anyone work in healthcare in Montgomery?

So, The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is sol...

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Kaylee R.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Montgomery?

Curious what people think. I'm originally from Miami and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 21,205 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciti...

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Carson Gonzalez

Things Montgomery needs to improve

Hello, There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What are your go-to spots?

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