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Montgomery, AL — ZIP 36116

Population: 45,250 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 36116 (Montgomery, AL) is $149,708 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $262,500 after a median 66 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,407/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$149,708

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$149,708
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.5%
5-year appreciation
+23.3%
10-year appreciation
+53.7%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$150,578
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$262,500
Median list price
$212,500
Median price per sqft
$126
1-year sale-price change
-4.5%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
104
For-sale inventory
161
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
148
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
68 days
New listings (monthly)
41

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,407/mo
1-year rent change
+5.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$880/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$890/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,570/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
LEAD Academy, Montgomery County
Schools include
LEAD Academy Building A, LEAD Academy Building B, Crump Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School, MacMillan International at McKee

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
T.H. Agriculture & Nutrition Co. (Montgomery Plant) (11.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
138
Days with Moderate air quality
193
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
31,199
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,462

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail (30 mi)
National parks include
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Bartlett Ranch Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (MGM) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-897 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
18.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.5%
Median annual property tax
$585
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
75.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
95,893
Average weekly wage
$1,076
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
369

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 36116State medianUS median
Median home value$149,708$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$262,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market66 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,407/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$585$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 36116?
$149,708.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 36116?
$262,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 36116?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 36116?
Typical rent: $1,407/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 36116?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 36116 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 36116?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 36116?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 36116?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 36116?
13 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 36116 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 36116?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 36116?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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