Montgomery, Alabama

Mid-size Alabama city with community character

Southeast Montgomery, AL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

77.8

C+

out of 100

Overview

Montgomery is an Alabama city with a population of approximately 195K, part of the Montgomery, AL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $152,082. Median household income is $54,166.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 195K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $152,082 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $54,166 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.9 minutes
  • Part of the Montgomery, AL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

195,287

Source: Census ACS

$152,082

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$54,166

Source: Census ACS

19.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

26

Source: Walk Score

89 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Montgomery County (county-level results)

65%
34%
Democrat 57,946
Republican 30,477
Leans D+30.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 98.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 73.1/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 26/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 77.8

Location

Montgomery, AL (32.3743, -86.3118)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.