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Montgomery
  • City in Alabama
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Montgomery

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      D+
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B+
    Montgomery is a city in Alabama with a population of 201,022. Montgomery is in Montgomery County. Living in Montgomery offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Montgomery there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Montgomery and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Montgomery...
    Population
    201,022
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $125,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $939
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      47%
    • Own
      53%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      381
      282.7
    • Murder
      14.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      19.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      196.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,032.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,746.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      489.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
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    Working in Montgomery

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,989
    National
    $69,021
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