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Living in
Montgomery Village.
Montgomery Village is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Montgomery Village
Your commute to jobs elsewhere in the region will likely average just under 34 minutes, and you'll definitely need a car since this is fully urban sprawl with minimal walkability. The school system is solid—Montgomery County Public Schools serves multiple elementary, middle, and high schools in the area—and unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting decent job availability. If you're seeking outdoor recreation, you're within 12-15 miles of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, Great Falls Park, and Glen Echo Park, though these aren't exactly your backyard.
Montgomery Village at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Foreign-Born
35.0%
Broadband Internet
92.6%
of households
Population Growth
-0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics35.0% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Montgomery Village: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Montgomery Village, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (19.5%), and 30.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
14.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.5%
of households
Married Couples
43.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.75
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 12% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Montgomery Village
In Montgomery Village, rent runs 12% above the MD average, and home values are 7% below the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
67.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
40.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,025
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $382,555 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Montgomery Village and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Montgomery County, which includes Montgomery Village, is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Montgomery Village: Montgomery County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Montgomery County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Montgomery Village is about 3% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Montgomery Village Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute32.6 min avg
How Montgomery Village residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Montgomery Village, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major hub13.9M 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 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Montgomery County Police Department, which covers Montgomery Village, runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
167.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,571.4
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Montgomery County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.7 / 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 Montgomery Village, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Winter Weather | $1.4M |
| 2024 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.7M |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12.9M |
| 2022 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.6M |
| 2021 | 48 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.8M |
| 2020 | 53 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2019 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2018 | 48 | Flood | $100 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Montgomery Village is about 3% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Montgomery County, which includes Montgomery Village, is typically good — 299 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
299
per year
Moderate Days
61
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Montgomery Village is about 3% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Montgomery Village has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.7"
Annual Snowfall
32.6"
Hot Days/Year
23
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
86
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.11" |
| Feb | 45°F | 28°F | 2.60" |
| Mar | 54°F | 36°F | 3.66" |
| Apr | 66°F | 46°F | 3.23" |
| May | 74°F | 55°F | 3.55" |
| Jun | 82°F | 64°F | 3.96" |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 3.98" |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 3.05" |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.01" |
| Oct | 66°F | 48°F | 3.52" |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 3.27" |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 3.38" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Montgomery Village
Uninsured
12.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Montgomery Village's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · Germantown
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Rockville
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Olney
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.
Education11.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Montgomery Village
Montgomery Village's student/teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 42.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Montgomery Village (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 13,773 students · in-state tuition $5,394 · 23% graduate · median earnings $55,378 (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: Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Montgomery Village
Montgomery Village has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
12 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
13 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
14 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
15 mi awayCivil War Defenses of Washington
National Park Site
17 mi awayMonocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield
17 mi awayPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
17 mi awayCities Near Montgomery Village
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Montgomery Village?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Montgomery Village FAQ
Is Montgomery Village, Maryland affordable?⌄
Montgomery Village's median rent is $1,916/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $95,348/year. Median home value is $388,900.
Is Montgomery Village, Maryland safe?⌄
Montgomery Village is policed by the Montgomery County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 167 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1571 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Montgomery Village, Maryland?⌄
Montgomery County, which includes Montgomery Village, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Montgomery Village, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Montgomery Village is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,916/month and median household income is $95,348/year. The median home value is $388,900. About 67% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Montgomery Village, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Montgomery Village is 33 minutes, which is longer than 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