The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36106 sells for about $254,000, or $131 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.85% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 61 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,156 a month.
ZIP 36106 — Montgomery
The 36106 housing market is currently balanced, with a median listing price of $254,000 and steady year-over-year growth. While the area offers affordability, high vacancy rates and lower median incomes compared to the county average suggest a market that requires careful evaluation by investors and buyers. Demand remains consistent, though the market pace is tempered by broader economic conditions in Montgomery.
This ZIP is suitable for budget-conscious buyers and investors who are comfortable navigating a balanced market with specific neighborhood-level nuances.
Median prices moved up 8.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 61 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.9% · poverty 12.3% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36106, Montgomery County AL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Montgomery are generally higher than the national average, with specific localized trends varying by neighborhood within the 36106 area.
Public schools in the area are part of the Montgomery Public Schools district, which faces ongoing challenges regarding performance ratings and resource allocation.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with flood risk localized to specific low-lying zones.
Economic momentum is driven by state government, military, and healthcare sectors, with ongoing efforts to revitalize central Montgomery infrastructure.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution. County (Montgomery County, Alabama) — Real Property Tax Assessment: Property taxes are calculated based on the assessed value (a percentage of fair market value) multiplied by the applicable millage rates for the county, city, and school districts. Specific rates vary by municipal code. County (Montgomery County, Alabama) — Statewide Property Reappraisal Program: All real property is appraised at fair and reasonable market value using mass appraisal methods as mandated by Act 160 of the Alabama Legislature.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major corridors providing access to downtown Montgomery and the surrounding employment hubs.
The area features proximity to local parks, historic districts like Old Cloverdale, and various shopping and dining options along the major arterial roads.
The rental market shows moderate demand with a vacancy rate of approximately 11.1%, reflecting a mix of long-term residents and transient populations.
The economy is anchored by state government operations, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, and a growing healthcare sector in the Montgomery metro area.
The area is served by a network of state highways and local roads, with limited public transit options primarily focused on bus routes.
Ongoing urban renewal projects in central Montgomery aim to improve housing stock and commercial infrastructure.
The Montgomery County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing a 10% assessment rate for residential properties.
Parcels are subject to Montgomery County and City of Montgomery tax jurisdictions, with standard school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk, which are common in central Alabama.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and local market reports.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Launch Family Entertainment Prattville4.613.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.42.8 mi
- Escapology Escape Rooms Montgomery4.94.5 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.23.1 mi
- Wind Creek Montgomery4.27.8 mi
- Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum4.35.1 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill41.5 mi
- Montgomery Whitewater4.65.5 mi
- Alabama Shakespeare Festival4.81.7 mi
- The Legacy Museum4.94.5 mi
- Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum4.35.1 mi
- Montgomery Whitewater4.65.5 mi
- Rosa Parks Museum4.74.5 mi
- AMC Chantilly 134.26.4 mi
- The Legacy Museum4.94.5 mi
- Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum4.35.1 mi
- Alabama State Capitol4.63.9 mi
- Rosa Parks Museum4.74.5 mi
- Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts4.72 mi
- Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum4.35.1 mi
- Montgomery Whitewater4.65.5 mi
- The National Memorial for Peace and Justice4.94.4 mi
- Jackson Lake Island4.78.6 mi
- FunCity Adventure Park4.25.1 mi
- Lake Jordan Boat Ramp4.620 mi
- RTJ Golf Trail at Capitol Hill4.611 mi
- Wynlakes Golf & Country Club4.65.3 mi
- Lagoon Park Golf Course4.33.6 mi
- Gateway Golf Course4.45.2 mi
- SweetCreek Farm Market4.76.6 mi
- Eastdale Mall3.83.1 mi
- Publix Super Market at Zelda Place4.51.5 mi
- Dillard's Clearance Center4.13.2 mi
- Publix Super Market at High Point Town Center4.611.9 mi
- Montgomery Regional Airport4.19.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Known for its historic architecture, local dining, and community atmosphere.
A private liberal arts college that serves as a local anchor.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.