MontgomeryMI
A town of 318, settled in 1871.
Is Montgomery a good place to live?
39% of residents live below the poverty line in Montgomery, above both Michigan’s towns (8.9%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). 11% of the land in Montgomery is conserved, above both Michigan’s towns (4.4%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Montgomery has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
318 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Montgomery: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Montgomery, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Montgomery.
Montgomery has 0.0 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
The median household income in Montgomery is $51,000. The top destinations are Hillsdale (12%), Ann Arbor (9%) and Fremont (5%). Half commute less than 36 miles.
| Montgomery | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
The typical home in Montgomery is valued at about $186K
The typical Montgomery home is worth about $186,000, up 4.9% in a year, 30% below the Michigan typical home. 93% of households own their home in Montgomery.
| Montgomery | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 93% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,167 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Low risk in Montgomery, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 74% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Montgomery
Montgomery has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 16° and about 39 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Montgomery Village Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
A larger share of adults in Montgomery say their health is fair or poor than in the typical Michigan or U.S. town
32% of Montgomery adults say their health is fair or poor. Among 702 Michigan towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Montgomery. 24% of Montgomery adults report frequent mental distress.
| Montgomery | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 19% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 18% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Montgomery | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 27.3% | 10.2% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 29.9% | 15.4% |
| More smokers | 27.3% | 14.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Fun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Montgomery. Close and well known come first.
32 mi MuseumAuburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
35 mi MuseumAmerican Museum of Magic37 mi Zoo & aquariumBinder Park Zoo
14 mi GardenSlayton Arboretum
16 mi MuseumE.O. Grosvenor HousePhoto credits
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum: Michael Walter, a.k.a. Cuppysfriend, CC BY-SA 3.0 · American Museum of Magic: rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Slayton Arboretum: Brother Atticus, CC0 · E.O. Grosvenor House: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain
Everything we know about Montgomery
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Montgomery
About 0 of every 100 Montgomery residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
100% of working residents leave Montgomery for work
Where Montgomery’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Montgomery
Village in Michigan, United States
Montgomery is a village in Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 322 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Camden Township.
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- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,050 ft
- ZIP code
- 49255
Questions about Montgomery
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Montgomery, MI a good place to live?
Montgomery has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.