Montgomery County

PA · Pop. 131,501 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Montgomery County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 131,501.

$/Acre: $14,972

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 162 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 294.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.91%

Combined Sales Tax6.91%

Cost of Living Index103.6

Median Household Income$78,194

Poverty Rate18.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,972

Median Home Price$795K

Acres for Sale1595

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season162 days

Annual Rainfall40 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,795 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)267 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K416

Property Crime /100K393

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak