Montgomery, AL
Population 198,440 · Montgomery, AL MSA. Moving to or from Montgomery? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
198,440
Cost of living (RPP)
89.682
Annual avg temp
68°F
Typical home
$151,228
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $55,687 |
| Median age | 36.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $148,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,059/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.46 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 89.682 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 84.907, goods 96.397, services 64.347. Source: BEA, Montgomery, AL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
68°F
January low
40°F
July high
94°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 51.8". Station: MONTGOMERY 6SW, AL US (6.8 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$151,228
ZHVI YoY
+1.1%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,301/mo
ZORI YoY
+3.2%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Montgomery, AL
Total employment (MSA)
160,840
Median wage (annual)
$40,220
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 20,200 | $37,110 |
| Production Occupations | 16,130 | $39,630 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 15,580 | $35,980 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 14,470 | $30,040 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 14,170 | $24,070 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Birmingham, AL 95 mi · 1h 51m Columbus, GA 97 mi · 1h 56m Tuscaloosa, AL 109 mi · 2h 26m South Fulton, GA 147 mi · 2h 48m Atlanta, GA 159 mi · 3h 2m Sandy Springs, GA 173 mi · 3h 17m Mobile, AL 174 mi · 3h 17m Huntsville, AL 190 mi · 3h 34m Tallahassee, FL 204 mi · 4h 18m Chattanooga, TN 241 mi · 4h 31m