Montgomery 60 Average
Montgomery Livability #192 ranked city in West Virginia#17,665 ranked city in the USARanks better than 39% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Montgomery

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

  • Schools

    Factors such as lower than average graduation rates, lackluster reading and math scores and the limited accessibility of local elementary and high schools could contribute to the low schools score.

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      Montgomery transportation information

      Statistic Montgomery West Virginia National
      Average one way commute26min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work60.8%82.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool11.1%9.9%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.3%0.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk21.8%2.9%2.8%
      Working from home4.9%3.1%4.6%
      Source: The Montgomery, WV data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).