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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Montevallo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| 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% | |
Comparing Montevallo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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