Pennsylvania
Montgomery is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,379. Residents earn $56,490 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Montgomery receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Montgomery offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Montgomery is $56,490, 25% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Montgomery is $126,200, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $894 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Montgomery is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 127 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,398 per 100,000, 29% below the national average.
16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Montgomery experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches, including 35.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,490 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,207 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,616 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,022 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 490 |
| County GDP | $2,785M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 111 |
| Retail | 53 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,112 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.05% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
| Census Median | $126,200 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $220,217 |
| Census Median Rent | $894 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,397 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,520 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,810 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,170 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,423 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,112 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.05% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,811/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Total Violent | 127.1/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 127.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,397.7/100K |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 190.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,143.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 63.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.5 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,507/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1737°N, 76.8688°W |
| County FIPS | 42093 |
Winner: Republican by 21 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.9% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 7.18 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,507/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |