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Montgomery, Alabama is the state capital and second largest city in Alabama. It is known for its rich history, Southern charm, and thriving arts and cultural scene. The city is also home to several universities and military bases, making it a popular destination for students and military families.
Montgomery is a city full of character and charm. Many residents rave about the friendly community and welcoming atmosphere. One user, David, shares, "I have lived in many different cities, but Montgomery has by far been the most welcoming and friendly. The people here truly embody Southern hospitality." Another user, Sarah, adds, "The community in Montgomery is like no other. Everyone is always willing to lend a helping hand and support each other."
On the flip side, some users mention the city's high crime rate as a major downside. Nancy writes, "I have lived in Montgomery for 10 years now and the crime rate has only gotten worse. It's not a safe place to raise a family." Similarly, Bill comments, "I was excited to move to Montgomery, but the high crime rate and lack of safety precautions in certain areas have made me reconsider my decision."
Despite the crime rate, many residents still appreciate the city's affordable cost of living. John shares, "I moved to Montgomery for a job opportunity and was pleasantly surprised by how affordable it was. Rent, groceries, and other expenses are much cheaper compared to other cities I've lived in." Other users also mention the city's diverse job market and opportunities for career growth. From the cost of living to job opportunities, Montgomery has a lot to offer for those looking to relocate.
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RELOCATING TO SAN ANTONIO TX - 5/8/2010
Im having it rough here in alabama. I'm new to this area and ready to LEAVE QUICKLY. I was considering north carolina or san antonio tx. i cant stand the humidity but will bare with it. I'm in te medical feild and my husband is a truck driver for budweiser and coke-cola. Looking for a citiy with good pay, schools,neighborhoods, nite life and family fun. ooking for a rental home around 2000-3000 sq ft., 4 bed/3 ba around $1000.00-1200.00 mo. Can someone tell me how is life on a typical day in san
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Comment - 7/23/2008
This place sucks. They don't pay well and the cost of food is not cheap at all. Sales taxes are 10%
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Great Place to Live - 6/26/2008
Montgomery is high on culture with a symphony orchestra, chorale, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, many community theatres, Mardi Gras festivals and balls, great churches, and many colleges. The latter include Huntingdon College, Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama State University, Faulkner University, Jones School of Law, plus Southern Christian University, Trenholm Technical School, and other schools. Not to mention the Air University at Maxwell AFB, with the Air War College, Air Command and Staff College, Squadron Officers School, the AF Senior NCO Academy, the Community College of the Air Force, and many others. Montgomery has a great zoo, great golf courses, many fine parks, and a great river front. It has beautiful lakes nearby with Lake Martin and Lake Jordon providing the finest boating and fishing plus summer and year-round residences and
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Great place to live. - 6/26/2008
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 you want, yet small enough to get anywhere in 15 minutes or less. Montgomery has several colleges and a Law School. It has the world famous Alabama Shakespeare Festival. It has a AAA Baseball team and a beautiful stadium. It has many great parks, a nice zoo, and a beautiful river, plus the state capitol and Maxwell Air Force Base. It is truly a great place to live. Montgomery is an integrated city with a population nearly half white and half black. Race relations are good here.
Cons are the school situation where most black children attend public schools and many white children attend private schools. The schools have improved in the last several
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OMG------This place is sad.... - 5/4/2008
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. It's a like freaking ghost town. You're either in your car or inside restuarant or the mall. I was just thinking to myself, where are all the people? To make everything worse, I didn't even want to eat at any restauarant or fast food place because it just look dirty and the customer service was horrible. At BK, people don't wear gloves and have no respect in regards to being clean. Our friend who actually went to Alabama State college pretty much got trappd in the "very affordable" housing wind because it's very CHEAP to live out here. Yet it's not like you need to make alot of money to live it out here either. Overall, we didn't do too much but hung out at his apt and probably ate canned, packaged goods at his house. He wants to move out of here but he doesn't know when since he has a nice house, currently but he
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Wonderful - 1/28/2008
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 no one expects 80 degree weather in winter but sometimes that's what it
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Sad place for being the Capitol of AL - Racism - 1/9/2008
Montgomery is the ugliest state capitol city in the entire US. All the white children go to private schools and children of color go to the deplorable public schools. Public school reps go around to apt complexes asking for pens and pencils to operate their schools. You would feel like you are living in the 1950s. The only thing good is Frazer Methodist Church for it is doing good things in the
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Former Yankee - 9/13/2007
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 desire to ever brave the ice & snow
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Montgomery - progressive but boring! - 8/7/2007
Montgomery has come along way since my move here about 10 years ago. The shopping has improved greatly (no more having to drive 2 hours to Birmingham to shop), and the development and revitalization of downtown is one many people are excited about. The build up of East Montgomery, including EastChase has been the biggest improvement so far. However, I think Montgomery is a much better city for families - definitely not a town for single people. The nightlife is NOT happening and there is generally not much to do. Even though the mayor has been very progressive, there is constantly holdback with increased development due to racial tension, the increase in crime (this is becoming a huge problem), and conflicts between city council
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