At a Glance
Median Income
$96,985
$36,453 per capita
Home Value
$270,700
Zillow: $321,311
Median Rent
$1,897/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
151/100K
1,350/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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+
3.5 / 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 $96,985 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,453. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,463 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montgomery is $270,700 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,311. Median rent is $1,897/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Montgomery reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,350/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.0% of adults in Montgomery hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montgomery has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population21,205
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density2,118/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,985
Per Capita$36,453
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$5,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$270,700
Rent$1,897
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$321,311
Housing Units6,841
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent151/100K
Property1,350/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault95/100K
Burglary120/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation663 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Montgomery was founded in 1832.
The median home in Montgomery was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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