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Montgomery, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montour County County
Montgomery, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Montgomery a Good Place to Live?
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 4.5% (25% 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 $220,217. 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.
Safety & Crime
Montgomery reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,398/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.