The Town FilesMontgomery, Alabama
City in Montgomery County · population 200,603 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,900
- Household income
- $56,811
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 36.6
Montgomery is a city of 200,603 people in Montgomery County, Alabama. The median home is worth $161,900, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks more vibrant than 97% of Alabama towns, better for young professionals than 96% of Alabama towns, more walkable than 95% of Alabama towns.
How Montgomery ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Montgomery is worth $161,900, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $56,811, which is more affordable than 56% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,089 a month. 54.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Montgomery | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,900 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,089 | $834 |
| Median household income | $56,811 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 54.4% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Montgomery
| People | Montgomery | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.5% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 20.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 86.7% |
Weather in Montgomery
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 40.0°F. About 51.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 92 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 40 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Montgomery since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 3, 1984 about 7.7 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 92 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 23, 1971.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
| October 12, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3407: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 132,903 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,610 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Montgomery itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Montgomery
54 public schools with 27,549 students, about 19.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School | 9-12 | 1,592 | 20.2 |
| Percy Julian High School | 9-12 | 1,260 | 19.4 |
| Carver Senior High School | 9-12 | 1,111 | 17.4 |
| Park Crossing High School | 9-12 | 871 | 16.4 |
| Brewbaker Middle School | 6-8 | 861 | 20.5 |
| Brewbaker Primary School | PK-2 | 758 | 16.1 |
| Goodwyn Middle School | 6-8 | 757 | 22.3 |
| Carr Middle School | 6-8 | 725 | 20.1 |
| Dalraida Elementary School | PK-5 | 669 | 20.3 |
| Capitol Heights Middle School | 6-8 | 619 | 20.6 |
| Bellingrath Middle School (charter) | 6-8 | 615 | — |
| Halcyon Elementary School | PK-5 | 615 | 17.1 |
Towns near Montgomery
- Pike Road, AL10.1 mi · 9,439 people · home $381,600
- Redland, AL11.7 mi · 5,106 people · home $317,100
- Emerald Mountain, AL12.2 mi · 3,310 people · home $321,300
- Millbrook, AL12.3 mi · 16,564 people · home $207,100
- Prattville, AL12.7 mi · 37,781 people · home $214,600
- Wetumpka, AL13.9 mi · 7,220 people · home $203,900
- Pine Level, AL19.3 mi · 4,885 people · home $240,300
- Holtville, AL19.8 mi · 4,940 people · home $267,100
Montgomery questions
Is Montgomery, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Montgomery scores better for retirees than 28% of Alabama towns and quieter than 2%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.6).
How much does a house cost in Montgomery?
The median owner-occupied home in Montgomery is valued at $161,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,811, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,089 a month.
What is the weather like in Montgomery?
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 40.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Montgomery get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Montgomery since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 3, 1984. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)