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Montgomery, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,635 Population 1,009/sq mi density
$26,797 Median Income $23,270 per capita
$117,300 Home Value $69,580 Zillow
$628 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$26,797 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$117,300 home value, $628/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Montgomery, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,797
64% below
$23,270 per capita
Home Value
$117,300
58% below
Zillow: $69,580
Median Rent
$628/mo
46% below
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,806/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
31% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
25.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
37% above
25.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

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
36%
Home Value
42%
Rent
54%
Poverty
209%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montgomery a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 4.4% (22% 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 $69,580. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,806/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,635
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density1,009/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$26,797
Per Capita$23,270
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty25.9%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192

Housing

A
Home Value$117,300
Rent$628
Ownership38.1%
Zillow$69,580
Housing Units845
Rent Burden35.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,806/100K

Health

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death14,979/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,636 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband71.1%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Montgomery was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
33.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.