METRO PROFILE · SOUTH · MID-SIZE METRO
Moving to Montgomery, AL: the honest profile
Bottom-dollar Southern capital. Median home price runs about $216K with an effective property tax near 0.4% — roughly $864/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
| Dimension | Montgomery |
|---|
| Median home price | $216K |
| Effective property tax | 0.4% |
| Tax friendliness | 7/10 |
| Winter mildness | 8/10 |
| Summer comfort | 5/10 |
| Walkability | 6/10 |
| Outdoor access | 4/10 |
| Culture & food | 5/10 |
| Healthcare | 6/10 |
| Airport connectivity | 5/10 |
| Schools | 5/10 |
| Safety | 4/10 |
| Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk) | 8/10 |
| Growth trajectory | 3/10 |
Who it fits: people who want life on foot, budget-first buyers. Who should look elsewhere:
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