© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Living in
Pike Road.
About
Life in Pike Road
Pike Road is a community of 10,103 people in Alabama. The median household income is $117,091, median rent runs about $1,653 per month, and median home values are around $382,000. Unemployment is low at 3.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Pike Road at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Foreign-Born
7.4%
Broadband Internet
95.6%
of households
Population Growth
+26.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.4% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Pike Road: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pike Road, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (74.3%), and 6.5% of residents speak Korean at home.
Under 18
30.9%
of residents
65 and Older
12.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
49.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.6%
of households
Married Couples
68.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.87
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 64% above AL average
Rent, home values, and income in Pike Road
In Pike Road, rent runs 64% above the AL average, and home values are 82% above the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,784
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $404,483 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AL
Unemployment in Pike Road and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Montgomery County, which includes Pike Road, is close to the AL average.
Unemployment rate
Pike Road: Montgomery County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Montgomery County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Pike Road is about 5% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Pike Road Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Montgomery, AL metro area
Commute26.6 min avg
How Pike Road residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pike Road, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (MGM)
Regional airport · few flights201k passengers boarded in 2025
- 135 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 28% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, which covers Pike Road, runs 28% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
238.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,075.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Montgomery County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Montgomery County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Montgomery County, which includes Pike Road, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 8 | Hail | None reported |
| 2023 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 7 | Tornado | $850,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 4 | Drought | None reported |
| 2018 | 4 | Winter Storm | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Pike Road is about 5% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Montgomery County, which includes Pike Road, is typically good — 229 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
229
per year
Moderate Days
130
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Pike Road is about 5% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pike Road has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.3"
Hot Days/Year
92
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
40
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
Show month-by-month table ↓Hide table ↑
| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 40°F | 5.19" |
| Feb | 65°F | 43°F | 5.10" |
| Mar | 72°F | 50°F | 4.87" |
| Apr | 79°F | 56°F | 4.23" |
| May | 86°F | 64°F | 3.92" |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 4.31" |
| Jul | 94°F | 75°F | 4.58" |
| Aug | 94°F | 74°F | 3.88" |
| Sep | 89°F | 69°F | 3.60" |
| Oct | 80°F | 57°F | 3.07" |
| Nov | 70°F | 46°F | 4.25" |
| Dec | 62°F | 41°F | 4.77" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pike Road
Uninsured
1.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Pike Road's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baptist Medical Center East
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Montgomery
VA Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 11 mi away · Montgomery
Baptist Medical Center South
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.2 mi away · Montgomery
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pike Road
Pike Road's student/teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 55.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
55.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pike Road (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 3,477 students · in-state tuition $11,248 · 31% graduate · median earnings $40,585 (10 yrs after entry)
Auburn University at Montgomery
7.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 2,542 students · in-state tuition $10,339 · 46% graduate · median earnings $51,305 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,549 students · in-state tuition $26,590 · 44% graduate · median earnings $48,627 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 879 students · in-state tuition $29,570 · 56% graduate · median earnings $54,423 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 299 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 31% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 241 students · 51% graduate · median earnings $40,519 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pike Road
Pike Road has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
National Historic Site
24 mi awayTuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
National Historic Site
26 mi awaySelma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
37 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
51 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
93 mi awayBirmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
94 mi awayCities Near Pike Road
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Pike Road?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pike Road FAQ
Is Pike Road, Alabama affordable?⌄
Pike Road's median rent is $1,653/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $117,091/year. Median home value is $381,600.
Is Pike Road, Alabama safe?⌄
Pike Road is policed by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 239 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1075 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pike Road, Alabama?⌄
Montgomery County, which includes Pike Road, has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pike Road, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Pike Road is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,653/month and median household income is $117,091/year. The median home value is $381,600. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pike Road, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Pike Road is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from