Here's what it costs to live in Montgomery, Alabama, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,089 per month, while the typical home is valued around $161,900. Households earn a median of $56,811 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$56,811
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,089
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$161,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$860
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$870
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,016
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,304
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
197,494
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.6 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,268
Per month
Avg Home Value
$132,133
Census ACS
January Avg
48°F
July Avg
82°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.4
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.0%
What is the cost of living index for Montgomery?
The cost of living index for Montgomery is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Montgomery?
The median gross rent in Montgomery is $1,089 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Montgomery?
The median household income in Montgomery is $56,811 per year.
What is the median home value in Montgomery?
The median home value in Montgomery is $161,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Montgomery?
Air quality data for Montgomery is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Montgomery?
Tax data for Alabama is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
