Storage Units Near Montgomery

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, Moving is an exciting and fresh start. While we are here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Montgomery.

About Montgomery, AL

Situated in the heart of Alabama, Montgomery buzzes with life, draped in historical significance and bursting with culture and genuine Southern welcome. From its start-up days in that early slice of the nineteen-hundreds all through growing pains and glory days alike - especially those star roles during tough times fighting for equality - you can't tell stories about how we got here without tipping your hat to Montgomery.

In Montgomery, over 200,000 folks find their daily rhythm among historical sites that tell tales of yesteryears alongside lively cultural scenes and all the convenience modern living has to offer. Welcoming visitors warmly into its fold, Montgomery has stories from days gone by alongside the buzz of modern life.

What To Do in Montgomery, AL

Montgomery is a lovely community with lots of historical significance.

• Civil Rights Landmarks: Dive into the Rosa Parks Museum and Library, where you'll find yourself immersed in the world of a Civil Rights legend. It's not just any place; it tells the gripping story of how one woman's refusal to give up her seat sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott from 1955 to 1956. Visit the Dexter Avenue Dr. King Memorial Baptist Church, where Martin Luther King Jr. pursued relentless activism, served as a pastor, and organized key Civil Rights events because he believed every person's worth is measured not by color but by character.
• Downtown: Wander through Court Square for a taste of history. It’s the oldest park and also houses treasured landmarks like timeless fountains and tributes that echo stories from Montgomery’s colorful tapestry. Wander along Dexter Avenue, known as "the street where history was made," and admire its elegant architecture, historic landmarks, and vibrant storefronts. The Hank Williams Museum invites you on a nostalgic ride through the heartstrings of America’s musical heritage.
• Arts & Culture: Wander around the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts for a taste of artistic diversity spanning America to Europe — there’s something for everyone, with their collections ranging from vibrant paints on canvas to expressive sculptures and delicate decorative arts. Catch some culture at one of the globe's grandest celebrations of Shakespeare—the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
• Local Cuisine: Indulge in the city's wide-ranging cuisine, from hearty Southern comfort food to global delicacies, including mouth-watering fried chicken, rich barbecue ribs slathered in sauce, and smooth grits with plump shrimp, scrumptious soul-food plates, delectable juicy peach cobblers, rich pecan pies, and creamy banana puddings waiting just for you.

Working in Montgomery, AL

Montgomery's economy benefits from healthcare, education, hospitality, and professional, scientific, and technical services. The city's unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is higher than the national average. The median household income is low at $49,989 per year, which is about $19,000 less than the American average of $69,021.

The economy is growing slightly slower than the rest of the country. Montgomery’s predicted job growth rate for the next ten years is 30.3%, compared to the national rate of 33.5%.

Industries offering the most jobs are public administration (12.0%), health care (10.5%), educational services (9.6%), accommodation & food services (9.4%), professional, scientific, and technical services (5.0%), transportation equipment (4.7%), and administrative support/waste management (4.7%).

Montgomery, AL Neighborhoods

This city has many elegant neighborhoods that are well-established and pretty, with mature landscaping.

• Wynlakes Blvd / Mid Pines Dr: This area includes the Wynlakes Golf and Country Club. The median real estate price is $549,486. This amount is higher than 95.2% of all other places in Alabama. Most properties are owner-occupied, and a few are rented out as vacation properties. The average rent is $2,063. The vacancy rate is 0%, making it nearly impossible to find an available place to rent in this neighborhood.
• Monticello Dr / E Shirley Ln: This area is near Faulkner University. The median real estate price is $534,951. The average rental price is $1,569. The vacancy rate is 17.2%, which means it’s easy to find a place.
• Hampstead: The median sales price for a home is $448,755. The average rent is $2,140, and the vacancy rate is 3.6%.
• Park Crossing / Wilson Park Dr: This area has more modest prices but high rental rates. The median price is $423,067. The average rent is $2,435, and the vacancy rate is 2.2%.

Montgomery, AL School District

Montgomery County Public Schools is the administrator for the public schools. The school district spends $11,733 each year on each student. The student-to-teacher ratio is way too high at 19 to one.

There are 33 private schools in Montgomery. The top-ranked ones are Montgomery Academy (K), Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School (PK to 12th), and Saint James School (PK to 12th).

There are nine colleges in town and 17 colleges and universities within 50 miles. Some schools in town are Alabama State University (public, four-year), Faulkner University (private, four-year), and Auburn University at Montgomery (public, four-year).

Moving to Montgomery, AL Resource Guide

The municipal government consists of an elected mayor and nine members serving on the City Council. There is more information on Montgomery's website.

The Parks & Recreation & Special Events Department maintains the parks, trails, sports fields, swimming pools, athletic facilities, community centers, and riverfront facilities.

Montgomery, AL Housing

The median home sales price in Montgomery is $205,000. The price trend is up by 23.9% year-over-year. The housing market is a seller’s market with not enough homes listed for sale to satisfy potential buyers. Housing costs are easy to pay at 25% less than the rest of the country. The cost of living is the same as in other Alabama cities and 12% lower than the national average.