Montgomery, AL


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Montgomery, AL

About Montgomery, AL

Montgomery, Alabama is a city full of history and charm. It was the site of the famous Montgomery Bus boycott of 1955-56 and was also the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War. Today, Montgomery is filled with unique attractions like Riverwalk Stadium, which features a 3D light show and interactive exhibits as well as concerts and other special cultural events. Visitors can also explore downtown Montgomery’s historic district where they will find quaint shops and restaurants. There are many museums dedicated to various aspects of Montgomery’s history such as civil rights, military service, the Alabama State Capitol building, Montgomery Zoo, Blount Cultural Park and more! Along with all its historical sites and attractions, visitors will also find plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy in Montgomery including camping, fishing, biking trails and golfing. Capital city - South-central Alabama.

State: Alabama
County: Montgomery County
Metro Area: Montgomery Metro Area
City: Montgomery
Zip Codes: 36117, 36116, 36109, 36108, 36106, 36111, 36110, 36105, 36104, 36107, 14 total
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Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 202 ft above sea level

Montgomery is a steamy old Southern town with a strong legacy- first as the Confederate capital and later as a center of civil rights struggles in the mid–20th century. While some cities might shy away from this legacy, Montgomery honors it with considerable pride and dignity. It remains the state capital today, but offers only modest amenities for a capital its size. Economy and employment have been relatively strong, in keeping with the region.

Korean automaker Hyundai opened its only North American plant in the area in 2005 and is scheduled to grow to 300,000 vehicles per year. The area has good historical exhibits and museums celebrating its unique heritage, including a new Rosa Parks Library and Museum. There are a few other quality arts amenities and a Shakespeare festival. Downsides include crime, air service, and health resources, which are low by capital city standards. Crime rates are among the highest in the state.

This gently rolling area of Alabama has no significant topographic features and is a mix of open agricultural land and pine forest. The climate is humid subtropical with a strong influence from the Gulf of Mexico. Summers are warm, still, and humid with little change from day to day. Winter shifts between mild, moist, Gulf air and cool, continental, northern air. Temperature and precipitation are about average for the state.

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Montgomery Cost of Living

Historic interest, strengthening economy, and cost of living make Montgomery a great place to live.

$126,700
-166.9% lower than avg
$49,989
-38.1% lower than avg
4.9 / 7.4
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Montgomery Crime
61.7 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Montgomery, Alabama
$24,120
for a family
$34,000
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Montgomery
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Over 3 years ago
Overall, I rate Montgomery as a decent city--not great but not awful. Before moving here in 1984, I lived in Houston, Texas, Little Rock, Arkansas, Tallahassee, Florida,  More
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Over 5 years ago
This city is too  More
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Let's see, something, anything, nice to say about this place. Well, the property taxes are low, as is the cost of living, BUT...that's because it's a sh!thole town and  More
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