The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36112 sells for about $225,000, or $106 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 71 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,125 a month.
ZIP 36112 — Montgomery
The Montgomery housing market remains balanced with modest price appreciation and stable inventory levels. While demand is supported by local government and military employment, the market faces headwinds from broader economic stagnation and affordability challenges for renters.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious family buyers and long-term investors seeking entry-level housing in the Montgomery metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 71 days on market with 1.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 20.0% · poverty 24.0% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 36112, 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 remain a significant concern, with property and violent crime indices consistently ranking higher than the national average and regional peers.
Public schools in the area are served by Montgomery Public Schools, which faces ongoing challenges regarding academic performance and resource allocation compared to suburban districts.
The area is subject to severe thunderstorm and tornado risks common to Central Alabama, with flood zones identified along local drainage basins and the Alabama River.
Economic momentum is anchored by state government, military installations like Maxwell-Gunter AFB, and manufacturing, though overall regional job growth has been stagnant.
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 in 36112 generally rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with primary access to downtown Montgomery via I-85 and local arterial roads.
The area features access to local community parks and proximity to the Alabama River waterfront, with shopping and dining concentrated along major commercial corridors.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand for affordable units, though high vacancy pressure exists in older housing stock and investor-owned properties.
The economy is heavily reliant on the public sector, including state government administration and Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, alongside a manufacturing base.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with limited public transit options provided by the Montgomery Area Transit System.
Development is focused on infill projects and the revitalization of older commercial corridors within the city limits.
The Montgomery County Revenue Commissioner oversees property assessments, utilizing a 10% assessment rate for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Montgomery County school district taxes and municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional exposure to severe weather events, including wind and hail damage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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 Prattville4.68.2 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.49.1 mi
- Escapology Escape Rooms Montgomery4.93 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.29.2 mi
- Wind Creek Montgomery4.213.5 mi
- Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum4.35.9 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill48.6 mi
- Montgomery Whitewater4.61.9 mi
- Alabama Shakespeare Festival4.89 mi
- Alabama Safari Park4.711.3 mi
- The Legacy Museum4.93.2 mi
- Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum4.35.9 mi
- Montgomery Whitewater4.61.9 mi
- Rosa Parks Museum4.73 mi
- The Legacy Museum4.93.2 mi
- Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum4.35.9 mi
- Alabama State Capitol4.63.7 mi
- Rosa Parks Museum4.73 mi
- Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts4.79.3 mi
- Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum4.35.9 mi
- Montgomery Whitewater4.61.9 mi
- The National Memorial for Peace and Justice4.93 mi
- Jackson Lake Island4.75.2 mi
- Riverfront Park4.63 mi
- Lake Jordan Boat Ramp4.618.3 mi
- RTJ Golf Trail at Capitol Hill4.64.9 mi
- Wynlakes Golf & Country Club4.612.5 mi
- Lagoon Park Golf Course4.38.4 mi
- Gateway Golf Course4.43.6 mi
- Pines Golf Course3.610 mi
- Eastdale Mall3.89.2 mi
- Publix Super Market at Zelda Place4.55.9 mi
- Dillard's Clearance Center4.19.3 mi
- Publix Super Market at High Point Town Center4.66.2 mi
- Publix Super Market at Cornerstone4.610.9 mi
- Montgomery Regional Airport4.15.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides regional recreational access and scenic views.
A major cultural anchor for the city.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.