Montgomery, Alabama
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City Overview
As of 2009, Montgomery's population is 204,086 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.21 percent.
The median home cost in Montgomery is $114,670. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.10 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Montgomery's cost of living is 22.59% Lower than the U.S. average.
Montgomery public schools spend $4,504 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 16 students per teacher in Montgomery.
The unemployment rate in Montgomery is 8.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Montgomery jobs have Decreased by 7.40 percent.
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People
The 2009 Montgomery, AL, population is 204,086. There are 1,300 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Montgomery, AL
The median age is 33.1. The US median is 37.6. 50.96% of people in Montgomery, AL, are married. 11.71% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.42 people. 19.10% of people are married, with children. 12.57% have children, but are single.
Race in Montgomery, AL
44.08% of people are white, 53.09% are black, 1.39% are asian, 0.22% are native american, and 1.57% claim 'Other'.
1.30% of the people in Montgomery, AL, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.70% are non-hispanic).
Montgomery People SperlingViews
Great Place to Live: Montgomery is high on culture with a symphony orchestra, chorale, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, many community theatres, Mardi Gras festivals and balls, great churches,... (read more)Wonderful: The climate is wonderful the winters are not that cold really. I've seen it get as hot as 106 in the summer but that's rare. Montgomery weather is sorta unpredictable... (read more)Former Yankee: I moved here from the Midwest about 1 1/2 years ago. When I did, I gave away my winter coat and snow shovel. Although Kansas City will always be home to me, I have no... (read more)Have an opinion about Montgomery? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montgomery Click Here
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Health
There are 266 physicians per 100,000 population in Montgomery, AL. The US average is 170.
Montgomery, AL Health Index
Air quality in Montgomery, AL is 33 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Montgomery, AL is 87 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 69 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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re: A STATE CAPITAL???? - 3/14/2007: I currently live in Chicago but I am moving to Montgomery and at the beginning of every school year I have to buy my kids enough schools supplies to cover the whole... (read more)Great place to live.: We moved to Montgomery after 5 years in Washington DC and it took us a couple of years to quit smiling all the time. The city is large enough to have most everything... (read more)OMG------This place is sad....: My bf and I went to Montgemory, AL for a several days (last year in the summer 2007) to visit our friend from HS and I was extremely disappointed by just being there.... (read more)Have an opinion about Montgomery? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montgomery Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 8.50% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -7.40% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 16.60% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 10.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 5.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $22,378 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $41,676 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 18.09% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 12.90% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.85% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.31% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.71% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 9.09% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 8.50% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.27% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.92% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.36% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 14.80% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 23.46% | 20.24% |
| Service | 15.16% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 29.26% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.15% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 6.26% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 10.91% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Montgomery, AL, is 8.50%, with job growth of -7.40%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 16.60%.
Montgomery, AL Taxes
Montgomery, AL,sales tax rate is 10.00%. Income tax is 5.00%.
Montgomery, AL Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $22,378, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $41,676.
Montgomery Economy SperlingViews
Wonderful: The climate is wonderful the winters are not that cold really. I've seen it get as hot as 106 in the summer but that's rare. Montgomery weather is sorta unpredictable... (read more)Former Yankee: I moved here from the Midwest about 1 1/2 years ago. When I did, I gave away my winter coat and snow shovel. Although Kansas City will always be home to me, I have no... (read more)Great Place to Live: Montgomery is high on culture with a symphony orchestra, chorale, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, many community theatres, Mardi Gras festivals and balls, great churches,... (read more)Have an opinion about Montgomery? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montgomery Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 31 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $114,670 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | 0.10% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 56.87% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 9.52% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 33.75% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $3.31 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 3.00% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 5.30% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 12.60% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 15.06% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 17.41% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.76% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.44% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 7.38% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 2.38% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.19% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.89% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.31% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 8.40% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 6.73% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 8.02% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 14.72% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 20.81% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 15.32% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 12.65% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 6.79% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 6.56% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Montgomery, AL, is $114,670. Home appreciation is 0.10% over the last year. The median age of Montgomery, AL, real estate is 31 years.
Montgomery, AL Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 33.75% of the Montgomery, AL, population. 9.52% of houses and apartments in Montgomery, AL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Montgomery Housing SperlingViews
Comparative moderate housing costs: Though housing costs within the city limits of Montgomery, the capitol city, are high for the area ($85-$95 per square foot for older homes and $100-115/sf for new... (read more)Comment: This place sucks. They don't pay well and the cost of food is not cheap at all. Sales taxes are 10%... (read more)Outrageous Sales Tax: Property tax is lower here in Montgomery, but at 10% the sales tax is outrageous. There are communities near Montgomery that have lower sales tax and therefore are more... (read more)Have an opinion about Montgomery? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montgomery Click Here
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Crime
Montgomery, AL, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Montgomery, AL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Montgomery Crime SperlingViews
Great place to retire.: Montgomery not for the young and active. Great city to retire in or raise a family. However, the crime rate has risen since... (read more)Great Place to Live: Montgomery is high on culture with a symphony orchestra, chorale, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, many community theatres, Mardi Gras festivals and balls, great churches,... (read more)Wonderful: The climate is wonderful the winters are not that cold really. I've seen it get as hot as 106 in the summer but that's rare. Montgomery weather is sorta unpredictable... (read more)Have an opinion about Montgomery? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montgomery Click Here
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Climate
Montgomery, AL, gets 48 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 111.
On average, there are 211 sunny days per year in Montgomery, AL. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 42. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 26 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Montgomery Climate SperlingViews
Wonderful: The climate is wonderful the winters are not that cold really. I've seen it get as hot as 106 in the summer but that's rare. Montgomery weather is sorta unpredictable... (read more)Former Yankee: I moved here from the Midwest about 1 1/2 years ago. When I did, I gave away my winter coat and snow shovel. Although Kansas City will always be home to me, I have no... (read more)Great Place to Live: Montgomery is high on culture with a symphony orchestra, chorale, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, many community theatres, Mardi Gras festivals and balls, great churches,... (read more)Have an opinion about Montgomery? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montgomery Click Here
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Education
Montgomery, AL, schools spend $4,504 per student. There are 16 pupils per teacher, 346 students per librarian, and 432 children per counselor in Montgomery, AL schools.
Montgomery Education SperlingViews
Public School Education: a bill has just been passed for a couple of a million dollars to make renovations and improvements to the public schools here in Montgomery.
That is a good thing... (read more)Appalling School System: The public school system is not a very good alternative in Montgomery. Due to the sociopolitical atmosphere in Montgomery, it is very unlikely to change anytime in the... (read more)re: A STATE CAPITAL???? - 3/14/2007: I currently live in Chicago but I am moving to Montgomery and at the beginning of every school year I have to buy my kids enough schools supplies to cover the whole... (read more)Have an opinion about Montgomery? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montgomery Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Montgomery, AL, takes 22 minutes. 84% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
Montgomery Transportation SperlingViews
Wonderful: The climate is wonderful the winters are not that cold really. I've seen it get as hot as 106 in the summer but that's rare. Montgomery weather is sorta unpredictable... (read more)Former Yankee: I moved here from the Midwest about 1 1/2 years ago. When I did, I gave away my winter coat and snow shovel. Although Kansas City will always be home to me, I have no... (read more)Great Place to Live: Montgomery is high on culture with a symphony orchestra, chorale, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, many community theatres, Mardi Gras festivals and balls, great churches,... (read more)Have an opinion about Montgomery? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montgomery Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Montgomery, AL is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Montgomery, AL is more expensive.
Overall, Montgomery, AL cost of living is 77.41.
Montgomery Cost of Living SperlingViews
Comment: This place sucks. They don't pay well and the cost of food is not cheap at all. Sales taxes are 10%... (read more)Outrageous Sales Tax: Property tax is lower here in Montgomery, but at 10% the sales tax is outrageous. There are communities near Montgomery that have lower sales tax and therefore are more... (read more)Comparative moderate housing costs: Though housing costs within the city limits of Montgomery, the capitol city, are high for the area ($85-$95 per square foot for older homes and $100-115/sf for new... (read more)Have an opinion about Montgomery? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montgomery Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 50.58% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 3.40% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 39.83% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.54% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 23.90% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.82% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.57% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.39% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 10.15% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 2.00% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 5.87% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.54% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.13% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.27% | 0.54% |
50.58% of the people in Montgomery, AL are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 3.40% are Catholic; 39.83% are Protestant; 0.54% are LDS; 5.87% are another Christian faith; 0.54% in Montgomery, AL are Jewish; 0.13% are an eastern faith; 0.27% affilitates with Islam.
Montgomery Religion SperlingViews
re: A STATE CAPITAL???? - 3/14/2007: I currently live in Chicago but I am moving to Montgomery and at the beginning of every school year I have to buy my kids enough schools supplies to cover the whole... (read more)Great place to live.: We moved to Montgomery after 5 years in Washington DC and it took us a couple of years to quit smiling all the time. The city is large enough to have most everything... (read more)OMG------This place is sad....: My bf and I went to Montgemory, AL for a several days (last year in the summer 2007) to visit our friend from HS and I was extremely disappointed by just being there.... (read more)Have an opinion about Montgomery? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montgomery Click Here
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Voting
50.37% of the people in Montgomery, AL are registered as Democrats. 49.19% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.44%.
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Great place to retire.: Montgomery not for the young and active. Great city to retire in or raise a family. However, the crime rate has risen since... (read more)Great Place to Live: Montgomery is high on culture with a symphony orchestra, chorale, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, many community theatres, Mardi Gras festivals and balls, great churches,... (read more)Comment: This place sucks. They don't pay well and the cost of food is not cheap at all. Sales taxes are 10%... (read more)Have an opinion about Montgomery? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montgomery Click Here
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