Montgomery, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montour County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,379 Population 2,507/sq mi density
$56,490 Median Income $26,207 per capita
$126,200 Home Value $233,989 Zillow
$894 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$56,490 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,200 home value, $894/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Montgomery, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,490
25% below
$26,207 per capita
Home Value
$126,200
55% below
Zillow: $233,989
Median Rent
$894/mo
23% below
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
45%
Rent
77%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montgomery a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $56,490 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,207. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 490 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Montgomery is $126,200 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,989. Median rent is $894/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

16.9% of adults in Montgomery hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montgomery has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,379
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density2,507/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,490
Per Capita$26,207
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$2,785M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,616

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,200
Rent$894
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$233,989
Housing Units649
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,811/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation489 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Montgomery was founded in 1783.
The median home in Montgomery was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.