Montevallo, AL

Montevallo, Alabama

Montevallo, Alabama, in Shelby county, is 21 miles S of Hoover, Alabama (center to center) and 149 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is conveniently located inside the Birmingham metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,825 people in Montevallo.

The People and Families of Montevallo

In Montevallo, about 32% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Montevallo isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Approximately 27% of Montevallo is non-white. In Alabama, Montevallo is known for its racial diversity.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montevallo had a median family income of $40,164. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Montevallo. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,950) in Montevallo. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Montevallo Housing

Approximately 48% of housing in Montevallo is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Property taxes are a bit high in Montevallo, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Montevallo, 84% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Montevallo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 6%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Montevallo, AL

Comparing Montevallo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Montevallo Almanac

Montevallo Climate

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Montevallo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Montevallo, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

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Nearby Cities and Towns

Montevallo Public Libraries

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Montevallo High Schools (2004)

MONTEVALLO HIGH SCHOOL
980 OAK ST
205-682-6400
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 426 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Montevallo Colleges

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University of Montevallo

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