Electricity rates in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL ranks 3 of 18 Alabama cities for the lowest median home value ($148,500). Montgomery, Alabama has 198,440 residents in 80,540 households; 49.6% heat with electricity.
Montgomery on the map
Montgomery County, with Montgomery marked
Housing and heating in Montgomery
Montgomery, AL: 52,222 of 94,157 homes were built before 1980 and 15,099 in 2000 or later. Montgomery, AL has 65,515 detached houses, 18,357 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 2,021 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Montgomery, AL
% of homes by decade built, Montgomery, AL
- 7pre-40
- 440s
- 1150s
- 1360s
- 2170s
- 1480s
- 1590s
- 1000s
- 610s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Montgomery, AL
| Montgomery, AL | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, AL, median year built | 1977 | 1979 | -2 years | 13 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, built before 1980 | 55.5% | 51.9% | +3.6 points | 5 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, built 2000 or later | 16.0% | 19.5% | -3.5 points | 13 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, detached houses | 69.6% | 70.4% | -0.8 points | 8 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 19.5% | 17.7% | +1.8 points | 11 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, mobile homes | 2.1% | 3.9% | -1.7 points | 7 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, renter households | 45.7% | 42.3% | +3.4 points | 7 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, median home value | $148,500 | $160,100 | -$11,600 | 16 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, median gross rent a month | $1,059 | $1,061 | -$2 | 7 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, people per household | 2.38 | 2.41 | -0.03 | 11 of 18 |
Facts about Montgomery
- Residents of Montgomery, AL, ACS 2023
- 198,4403 of 18 Alabama cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Montgomery, AL
- $55,68711 of 18 of those cities
- Households in Montgomery, AL
- 80,5402.46 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Montgomery, AL
- 54.3%43,705 owners and 36,835 renter households
- Housing units in Montgomery, AL
- 94,15713,617 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Montgomery, AL
- 49.6%39,988 of 80,540 homes
- Land area of Montgomery, AL
- 159.9 sq mi1,241.4 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Montgomery, AL
- 3.7% to 4.1%at 1,143 kWh a month over the $55,687 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Montgomery, AL
- 89NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 44.8 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Montgomery, AL
- 197752,222 of 94,157 homes (55.5%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Montgomery, AL
- $148,500$1,059 gross rent a month, 8.56% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Montgomery
Compare Montgomery with nearby cities
| City near Montgomery, AL | Distance from Montgomery | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, AL (this page) | 0 mi | 198,440 | $55,687 | 1977 | $148,500 | 89 | 7.2% |
| Prattville, AL | 12.7 mi northwest | 38,850 (-159,590) | $79,396 (+$23,709) | 1994 (+17 yr) | $208,500 (+$60,000) | 86 (-3) | 6.7% (-0.5 pts) |
| Auburn, AL | 48.5 mi east | 78,738 (-119,702) | $56,123 (+$436) | 2000 (+23 yr) | $342,400 (+$193,900) | 71 (-18) | 9.7% (+2.4 pts) |
| Opelika, AL | 56.1 mi northeast | 31,944 (-166,496) | $58,763 (+$3,076) | 1990 (+13 yr) | $213,700 (+$65,200) | 73 (-16) | 5.9% (-1.3 pts) |
| Alabaster, AL | 68.0 mi northwest | 33,633 (-164,807) | $90,163 (+$34,476) | 1994 (+17 yr) | $242,600 (+$94,100) | 143 (+54) | 15.3% (+8.1 pts) |
| Phenix City, AL | 72.5 mi east | 38,477 (-159,963) | $49,715 (-$5,972) | 1983 (+6 yr) | $160,000 (+$11,500) | 119 (+30) | 9.6% (+2.4 pts) |
Who supplies Montgomery
Montgomery County lists 3 utilities for Montgomery, AL (198,440 residents): homes pay 15.05 to 16.77 cents per kWh, about $172 to $192 a month at 1,143 kWh, 3.7% to 4.1% of the $55,687 Montgomery median income. Montgomery County page.
Cost of living with electricity in Montgomery
Montgomery, AL: 80,540 households at $1,842 a year per home for electricity (Montgomery County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $148.4 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,255 a year per household.
| Group in Montgomery, AL | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Montgomery, AL median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, AL, all households | 80,540 | $1,842 | $148.4 million | 3.31% |
| Montgomery, AL, homeowners | 43,705 | $2,012 | $87.9 million | 3.61% |
| Montgomery, AL, renters | 36,835 | $1,614 | $59.5 million | 2.90% |
Outage risk around Montgomery
Montgomery, AL, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 69 wind and 20 tornado, 44.8 per 100,000 residents of 198,440. Top gust near Montgomery, AL: 61 knots, 70 mph.
Reports within 15 miles of Montgomery, AL
wind and tornado reports, Montgomery, AL
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| Montgomery, AL | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, AL, 2015 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Montgomery, AL, 2016 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Montgomery, AL, 2017 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Montgomery, AL, 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Montgomery, AL, 2019 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Montgomery, AL, 2020 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Montgomery, AL, 2021 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Montgomery, AL, 2022 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Montgomery, AL, 2023 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| Montgomery, AL, 2024 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Montgomery, AL, 2025 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Who lives in Montgomery: income, cars, homes
In Montgomery, AL, 5,813 households own no vehicle and 40,498 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 39,760 residents of Montgomery, AL live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.2. In Montgomery, AL, 25,988 of 80,540 households earn under $35,000, 26,360 $35,000-$75,000, 20,142 $75,000-$150,000 and 8,050 $150,000 or more. Montgomery, AL homes: 63,804 have 3+ bedrooms, 10,019 none or one, median 5.7 rooms. Of 84,970 workers in Montgomery, AL, 6,150 work from home, 68,160 drive alone, 374 ride transit and 1,155 walk. In Montgomery, AL, 17,584 of 34,163 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 30,633 households moved in since 2018 and 14,910 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace.
Household income in Montgomery, AL
| Montgomery, AL | Value | Rank in Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, AL, households under $35,000 | 32.3% | 8 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, households $150,000 or more | 10.0% | 14 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, residents below poverty | 20.9% | 6 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, median age | 36.2 | 12 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 67.8% | 8 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, households without a vehicle | 7.2% | 8 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, households with 2+ vehicles | 50.3% | 15 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, workers at home | 7.2% | 11 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, cost-burdened renters | 51.5% | 8 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, moved in since 2018 | 38.0% | 9 of 18 |
| Montgomery, AL, moved in before 2000 | 18.5% | 6 of 18 |
Analyst note on Montgomery
Montgomery, AL counts 198,440 residents in 80,540 households, on 159.9 square miles. Household income in Montgomery, AL is $55,687; 43,705 of its 80,540 households own. 39,988 of the 80,540 occupied homes in Montgomery, AL heat with electricity.
Montgomery, AL has 94,157 housing units, 13,617 of them vacant or seasonal. Montgomery, AL ranks 3 of 18 Alabama cities for the lowest share of electric heating (50%). Montgomery, AL ranks 5 of 18 Alabama cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1977).
Montgomery, AL ranks 6 of 18 Alabama cities for the youngest residents (median age 36.2).
ZIP codes in Montgomery
| ZIP area touching Montgomery, AL | Share of the ZIP's land inside Montgomery | Share of Montgomery's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 36108 (Montgomery, AL) | 55.4% | 24.4% |
| 36117 (Montgomery, AL) | 59.5% | 19.8% |
| 36116 (Montgomery, AL) | 46.4% | 15.5% |
| 36109 (Montgomery, AL) | 100.0% | 7.1% |
| 36110 (Montgomery, AL) | 28.3% | 5.2% |
| 36105 (Montgomery, AL) | 12.1% | 5.2% |
| 36064 (Montgomery, AL) | 9.3% | 5.0% |
| 36104 (Montgomery, AL) | 74.2% | 4.9% |
| 36106 (Montgomery, AL) | 100.0% | 3.9% |
| 36111 (Montgomery, AL) | 100.0% | 2.7% |
| 36107 (Montgomery, AL) | 100.0% | 2.0% |
| 36112 (Montgomery, AL) | 100.0% | 1.7% |
| 36113 (Montgomery, AL) | 100.0% | 0.4% |
| 36115 (Montgomery, AL) | 100.0% | 0.4% |
| 36057 (Montgomery, AL) | 100.0% | 0.1% |
| 36130 (Montgomery, AL) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 36114 (Montgomery, AL) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 36101 (Montgomery, AL) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Questions on Montgomery
Montgomery: what is the electricity rate?
Montgomery, AL has no price of its own; its 198,440 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 1,143 kWh month costs $172 to $192.
Montgomery: how does it rank among Alabama cities?
Montgomery, AL: rank 3 of 18 by its 198,440 residents, rank 11 of 18 by $55,687 median income.
Montgomery: how many homes heat with electricity?
Montgomery, AL: 39,988 of 80,540 occupied homes, 49.6%; Montgomery County 51.4%.
Montgomery: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,143 kWh a month, 3.7% to 4.1% of the $55,687 median income in Montgomery, AL.
Montgomery: damaging storms reported nearby?
89 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Montgomery, AL, 2015 to 2025, 44.8 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Montgomery?
Montgomery, AL: median home built 1977; 52,222 of 94,157 homes (55.5%) predate 1980, 65,515 are detached and 18,357 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Montgomery, AL households have no car?
5,813 households; 40,498 have two or more.
How many residents of Montgomery, AL live below the poverty line?
39,760 residents.
How many households in Montgomery, AL earn under $35,000?
25,988 of 80,540, against 8,050 at $150,000 or more.