Montgomery SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Montgomery summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Montgomery. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Montgomery is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Montgomery is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Montgomery is $151,228.
The median income in Montgomery is $56,811.
Montgomery's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Montgomery Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Montgomery | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 73 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Montgomery, AL Weather
The average high in Montgomery is 76.2° and the average low is 53.6°.
There are 71.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 51.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Montgomery |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 51.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Montgomery Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Montgomery
The current population in Montgomery is 197,494. The population has decreased 3.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 197,494 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 198,440 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 199,819 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 201,022 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 199,054 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 199,783 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 200,156 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 200,761 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 201,717 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 202,967 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 204,095 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 204,760 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 205,516 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 205,548 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 204,788 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Montgomery
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Montgomery is:
25.8% White with 51,005 White residents.
62.8% African American with 124,120 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 72 American Indian residents.
3.4% Asian with 6,654 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 35 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 178 Other residents.
2.9% Two Or More with 5,689 Two Or More residents.
4.9% Hispanic with 9,741 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Montgomery | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25.8% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 62.8% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Montgomery
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Montgomery is 53.5% female with 105,568 female residents.
Montgomery is 46.5% male with 91,926 male residents.
| Gender | Montgomery | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Montgomery for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Montgomery completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Montgomery completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Montgomery completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Montgomery completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Montgomery completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Montgomery completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Montgomery completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Montgomery completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Montgomery completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Montgomery | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Montgomery, Alabama
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8.1% of households in Montgomery earn Less than $10,000.
5.7% of households in Montgomery earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.6% of households in Montgomery earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.6% of households in Montgomery earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.9% of households in Montgomery earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.3% of households in Montgomery earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Montgomery earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.6% of households in Montgomery earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.6% of households in Montgomery earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.5% of households in Montgomery earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Montgomery | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.1% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.5% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
