At a Glance
Median Income
$78,333
$40,729 per capita
Home Value
$366,600
Zillow: $390,129
Median Rent
$1,342/mo
36.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
1,297/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.7%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
11.9% smoking rate
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
3.2 / 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 $78,333 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,729. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,222 business establishments, including 1,207 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montgomery is $366,600 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,129. Median rent is $1,342/month, with 36.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2011.
Safety & Crime
Montgomery reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,297/100K.
Education
38.7% of adults in Montgomery hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montgomery has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population2,272
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density394/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,333
Per Capita$40,729
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$50,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,351
Housing
A
Home Value$366,600
Rent$1,342
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$390,129
Housing Units774
Rent Burden36.2%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property1,297/100K
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation301 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.7%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute35 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Montgomery was founded in 1848.
The median home in Montgomery was built in 2011.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 1,207 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.