Montevallo is a small town of 7,288 in Alabama, with a median household income of $56,500
and a 11.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Montevallo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Montevallo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Montevallo city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.6
Montevallo's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Montevallo costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Montevallo, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$188,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$942
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Montevallo's violent crime rate is 139.6 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
139.6 /100k
Property Crime
990.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Montevallo is served primarily by Shelby County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Montevallo, AL
National Avg
School District
Shelby County
—
Elementary Schools
16
—
Middle Schools
7
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Montevallo sees average highs of 55.7°F in January
and 91.1°F in July,
with 59.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Montevallo's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Montevallo roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $188,800 and median rent is $942/month.
Montevallo's violent crime rate is 139.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 990.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Montevallo are operated by Shelby County.
The district has 16 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Montevallo, AL has a population of 7,288, a median household income of $56,500, and an unemployment rate of 11.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Montevallo averages 55.7°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.9 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Montevallo, Alabama is 7,288 with a median age of 25.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Montevallo: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $188,800, median household income $56,500, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Montevallo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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