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Montrose, AL

Montrose, AL.

Population: 221 (Census ACS)

Homes sell for a median $1.36M after a median 45 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

45

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

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
$1.36M
Median price per sqft
$324
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
69.0%

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 82% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Annual precipitation
68.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
278
Days with Moderate air quality
77
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Gulf Islands National Seashore (43 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
45
Nearest airport
Klumpp Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
BALDWIN HEALTH, USA HEALTH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, USA HEALTH HCA PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
28
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
0.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,941
Households with broadband internet
100.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
71,867
Average weekly wage
$929
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,298

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

How it compares

MontroseState medianUS median
Median sale price$1.36M$247,500$325,000
Median days on market45 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,941$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 sale price in Montrose, AL?
$1.36M.
How long do homes take to sell in Montrose, AL?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Montrose, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Montrose, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 82% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Montrose, AL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Montrose, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in Montrose, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Montrose, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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