Living in Montgomery County, Alabama

Montgomery County is a county in Alabama with a population of around 226,519, part of the Montgomery, AL MSA metro area. The main communities are Matthews, Montgomery, Pike Road.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,332/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $149K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 60°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Montgomery County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 36 and a moderately educated workforce (33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.