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AL area data

Montgomery, AL

Aggregated across 11 ZIP codes in Montgomery.

Population: 203,250 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Montgomery, AL is $121,384 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $145,965 after a median 81 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,255/month. 54 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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$121,384

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

81

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$121,384
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
-2.4%
5-year appreciation
+14.8%
10-year appreciation
+37.6%
All-time peak (2001-03)
$147,301
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
$145,965
Median list price
$163,985
Median price per sqft
$77
1-year sale-price change
+5.4%
Median days on market
81 days
Homes sold (recent period)
52
For-sale inventory
1,054
Sale-to-list ratio
93.0%
Active listings
81
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
67 days
New listings (monthly)
262

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,255/mo
1-year rent change
+2.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$845/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$874/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,587/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
54
Elementary schools
31
Middle schools
10
High schools
10
Charter schools
6
School districts serving the area
Montgomery County, LIFE Academy, LEAD Academy
Schools include
Lanier Senior High School, Nixon Elementary School, Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet, Bellingrath Middle School, Davis Elementary School

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 (varies by location)
includes 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
1
Nearest Superfund site
T.H. Agriculture & Nutrition Co. (Montgomery Plant) (2 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
69.4°F
Average high
78.5°F
Average low
60.1°F
Annual precipitation
50.6 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)
51
Days with Good air quality
148
Days with Moderate air quality
185
Highest AQI recorded (year)
94

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-29,948
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
36,745
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,455

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
43
Nearest national park
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail (20 mi)
National parks include
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
131
Nearest airport
Maxwell Air Force Base (MXF) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Maxwell Air Force Base (MXF) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH, JACKSON HOSPITAL & CLINIC INC, ELMORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
38
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
1,969
Housing built before 1970
50.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.5%
Median annual property tax
$540
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
70.1%

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

MontgomeryState medianUS median
Median home value$121,384$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$145,965$247,500$325,000
Median days on market81 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,255/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$540$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 Montgomery, AL?
$121,384.
What is the median sale price in Montgomery, AL?
$145,965.
How long do homes take to sell in Montgomery, AL?
Median days on market: 81 days.
What is typical rent in Montgomery, AL?
Typical rent: $1,255/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Montgomery, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is Montgomery, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Montgomery, AL?
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 Montgomery, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Montgomery, AL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: T.H. Agriculture & Nutrition Co. (Montgomery Plant), 2 mi.
How many schools serve Montgomery, AL?
54 schools (31 elementary, 10 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Montgomery, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Montgomery, AL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Montgomery, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Montgomery

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