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Living in
Montgomery.
About
Life in Montgomery
Montgomery is a community of 10,816 people in Ohio. The median household income is $150,995, median rent runs about $1,605 per month, and median home values are around $545,100. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Montgomery at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Foreign-Born
6.9%
Broadband Internet
94.3%
of households
Population Growth
+0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Montgomery: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Montgomery, the largest foreign-born group is from India (15.1%), and 1.4% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
29.4%
of residents
65 and Older
23.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.5%
of households
Married Couples
66.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
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 55% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Montgomery
In Montgomery, rent runs 55% above the OH average, and home values are 154% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,614
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
90.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $660,608 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Montgomery and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hamilton County, which includes Montgomery, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Montgomery: Hamilton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hamilton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Montgomery is about 1% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Montgomery Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area
Commute21.4 min avg
How Montgomery residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Montgomery, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M 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 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Montgomery runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
72.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
510.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Montgomery Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hamilton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hamilton County, which includes Montgomery, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $37,250 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $627,000 |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $82,900 |
| 2022 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $203,250 |
| 2021 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $47,250 |
| 2020 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $278,100 |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | $230,600 |
| 2018 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $137,100 |
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
Hamilton County, county-wide
Montgomery is about 1% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hamilton County, which includes Montgomery, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
54
Good Days
125
per year
Moderate Days
227
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Hamilton County, county-wide
Montgomery is about 1% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Montgomery has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.6"
Annual Snowfall
14.4"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
116
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 24°F | 2.86" |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 2.79" |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 3.94" |
| Apr | 67°F | 43°F | 4.37" |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.70" |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.61" |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 4.39" |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 3.39" |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 3.07" |
| Oct | 68°F | 44°F | 3.05" |
| Nov | 55°F | 34°F | 2.91" |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 3.32" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Montgomery
Montgomery has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
1.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Bethesda North
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Assurance Health Cincinnati Llc
Psychiatric · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Cincinnati
The Jewish Hospital-mercy Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Cincinnati
Lindner Center of Hope
Psychiatric · 6.6 mi away · Mason
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.
Education16.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Montgomery
Montgomery's student/teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 73.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
73.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Montgomery (within 15 miles)
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
12.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 29,882 students · in-state tuition $14,394 · 73% graduate · median earnings $60,832 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
3.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,354 students · in-state tuition $7,416 · 29% graduate · median earnings $60,832 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,207 students · in-state tuition $52,680 · 71% graduate · median earnings $69,118 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 2,043 students · in-state tuition $7,709 · 26% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (10 yrs after entry)
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
12.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 713 students · in-state tuition $17,318 · 64% graduate · median earnings $73,495 (10 yrs after entry)
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science
12 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 690 students · in-state tuition $15,356 · 77% graduate · median earnings $72,043 (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: William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Montgomery
Montgomery has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
39 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
40 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
68 mi awayCities Near Montgomery
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Montgomery FAQ
Is Montgomery, Ohio affordable?⌄
Montgomery's median rent is $1,605/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $150,995/year. Median home value is $545,100.
Is Montgomery, Ohio safe?⌄
Montgomery's violent crime rate was 73 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 510 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Montgomery, Ohio?⌄
Hamilton County, which includes Montgomery, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Montgomery, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Montgomery is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,605/month and median household income is $150,995/year. The median home value is $545,100. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Montgomery, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Montgomery is 21 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