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Montgomery, Alabama

city · Montgomery County

At a glance

197,494
Population
$161,900
Median home value (all homes)
47% below U.S. median
$152,082
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,089/mo
Median rent
19% below U.S. median
$56,811
Median household income
28% below U.S. median
20.7 min
Average commute
90.3%
Homes with broadband
49.13%
Locations with fiber available
6.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing29% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost31% below
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates89.2%
College graduates33.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce
The Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce in Montgomery, Alabama, with an Economic Development Division that focuses on recruitment, expansion, workforce development, and data resources.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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