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Montgomery, Alabama: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Montgomery was 6.4 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 85% higher than the statewide rate (3.5). Its median household earns $56,811 and the median home value is $161,900. About 197,494 people live in Montgomery. Montgomery is the capital of Alabama.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Montgomery?
In 2025 the Montgomery Police Department reported 1,253 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 6.4 per 1,000 people. For comparison, that is 85% higher than the Alabama rate (3.5) and about 2.0 times the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 60 murders. Property crime came to 5,539 offenses (28.4 per 1,000; Alabama: 14.6). Car thefts stand out: 5.1 per 1,000, about 2.6 times the national rate. Violent crimes rose 13822% between 2021 and 2025 (9 to 1,253).
| Offense (2025) | Montgomery count | Per 1,000 | Alabama per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,253 | 6.4 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 60 | 0.31 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 10 | 0.05 | 0.29 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 316 | 1.6 | 0.30 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 867 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 5,539 | 28.4 | 14.6 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 1,196 | 6.1 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,342 | 17.2 | 10.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,001 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Montgomery changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 19 | 1 |
| 2022 | 22 | 50 | 6 |
| 2023 | 261 | 1,067 | 9 |
| 2024 | 1,168 | 4,368 | 37 |
| 2025 | 1,253 | 5,539 | 60 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Montgomery Police Department's own reports.
How does Montgomery compare with Alabama?
Montgomery's median household earns $56,811 a year, 11% lower than the state figure ($63,999). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $161,900, and half of renters pay more than $1,089 a month. About 197,494 people live on 160 square miles of land, roughly 1,235 per square mile. The city lies in Montgomery County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Montgomery | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 197,494 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $56,811 | $63,999 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $161,900 | $209,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,089 | $1,007 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.4% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 21.5% | 15.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 33.8% | 28.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 54.4% | 70.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.6 | 39.3 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Montgomery?
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Montgomery: T.H. Agriculture & Nutrition Co. (Montgomery Plant). A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 3 high-hazard dams in Montgomery. The two tallest are Dabbs Lake (13 ft) and Newell Lake (9 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Montgomery County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Montgomery?
Montgomery city limits had 2 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: US-80 and US-31. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Montgomery?
Inside the city limits there are 52 public schools (2024-25) and 15 private schools (2023-24). 8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Montgomery
Gun shops
13 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Montgomery city limits, plus 9 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 9 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #163 (Montgomery), Capital Pawn (Montgomery), Cash America Pawn (6 in Montgomery), City Pawn Shop (Montgomery), Gulf States Distributors INC (Montgomery), J M Wood Auction Company (Montgomery), Montgomery Indoor Shooting Complex LLC (Montgomery) and Super Pawn Center (Montgomery).
Liquor stores
25 liquor stores are on the map inside the Montgomery city limits: ABC Liquor Store (Montgomery), ABC Select Spirits (2 in Montgomery), Alabama ABC Store #12 (Montgomery), Alabama ABC Store #135 (Montgomery), Alabama ABC Store #175 (Montgomery), Alabama ABC Store #2 (Montgomery), Alabama ABC Store #235 (Montgomery), Alabama ABC Store #25 (Montgomery) and 16 more. Alabama has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Montgomery city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Montgomery?
In 2025, Montgomery had 6.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,253 reported), 85% higher than the Alabama rate (3.5). The property-crime rate was 28.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Montgomery?
$56,811 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $63,999 for Alabama.
How much do homes cost in Montgomery?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $161,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $209,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Montgomery?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Montgomery County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Auburn, AL (48 mi) · Hoover, AL (78 mi) · Columbus, GA (82 mi) · Birmingham, AL (87 mi) · Dothan, AL (92 mi) · Tuscaloosa, AL (95 mi)
More: Alabama statewide numbers · county page: Montgomery County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Montgomery city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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