Montgomery, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County
Montgomery, WV
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 $26,797 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,270. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montgomery is $117,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $74,924. Median rent is $628/month, with 35.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Montgomery reports 827 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 118% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,226/100K.
Education
23.1% of adults in Montgomery hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montgomery has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.