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Best Places to Live in Montgomery (zip 36117), Alabama

Capital city - South-central Alabama. October, May and April are the most pleasant months in the 36117 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

State: Alabama
County: Montgomery County
Metro Area: Montgomery Metro Area
City: Montgomery

Zip Codes: Montgomery (zip 36117)
Cost of Living: -12.1% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 202 ft above sea level

Montgomery, AL Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Median Home Value	Homes less than 10 yrs old
Most Expensive Homes	All Single Family Homes

Pros
Historic interest
Strengthening economy
Cost of living

Cons
Crime rates
Summer heat and humidity
Air service

What Bert Has To Say About Montgomery Metro Area

Montgomery is a steamy old Southern town with a strong legacy- first as the Confederate capital and later as a center of civil rights struggles in the mid–20th century. While some cities might shy away from this legacy, Montgomery honors it with considerable pride and dignity. It remains the state capital today, but offers only modest amenities for a capital its size. Economy and employment have been relatively strong, in keeping with the region.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Montgomery (zip 36117) is 5.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Montgomery (zip 36117) jobs have increased by 1.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Montgomery (zip 36117)'s cost of living is 12.1% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Montgomery (zip 36117)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, May and April are the most pleasant months in the 36117 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Montgomery county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 65.1% to 33.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Montgomery (zip 36117)'s population is 51,883 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 5.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Montgomery (zip 36117) is Real Estate: $194,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 0.9%.

SCHOOLS

Montgomery (zip 36117) public schools spend $9,289 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 18 students per teacher in Montgomery (zip 36117). More Education

Best Places to Live in Montgomery Rankings

#107	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
#258	2005 Best Places to Live
#315	Best Green Cities

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Housing Market in Montgomery

It's a good time to buy in Montgomery. Home Appreciation is up 9.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Montgomery is $194,600.

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