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Cap Rate Analysis: Montgomery, AL

Investment metrics, interactive calculators, and data-driven analysis for Montgomery rental properties.

Moderate — source deals carefully
Based on $165,000 median price and $1,020/mo median rent
Est. Cap Rate
5.67%
1% Rule
0.62%
Fails
GRM
13.5x
Price / Income
3.7x

Market Data

Median Home Price$165,000
Median Monthly Rent$1,020
Property Tax Rate0.41%
Population200,603
Population Growth0.2% / yr
Median Household Income$44,600
Vacancy Rate7.2%
Annual Appreciation1.9%

Cap Rate Calculator — Montgomery

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Property Details
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$
3–8% typical
%
Monthly Expenses
0.41% rate
$
$
8–10% of rent
$
8–12% of rent
$
Cap Rate
4.74%Low
Net Operating Income ÷ Purchase Price
NOI / Year
$7,819
net operating income
Gross Rent Multiplier
13.5x
Good (<15)
1% Rule
0.62%
✗ Fails
Monthly Cash Flow
$652
before debt service
Annual Breakdown
Gross Rental Income$12,240
Less Vacancy−$881
Effective Income$11,359
Less Operating Expenses−$3,540
Net Operating Income$7,819

Cash-on-Cash Return — Montgomery

Factor in financing to see your actual return on invested capital in Montgomery.

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$41,250
%
%
years
$
taxes + ins + maint + mgmt
$
$
Cash-on-Cash Return
-5.58%Weak
Annual Cash Flow ÷ Total Cash Invested
Total Cash Invested
$46,200
$41,250 down + $4,950 closing
Monthly Mortgage
$807
on $124K loan
Monthly Cash Flow
$-215
after all expenses
Annual Cash Flow
$-2,577
before taxes
Cash Flow Breakdown
Monthly Rent$1,020
Less Expenses−$428
Less Mortgage−$807
Monthly Cash Flow$-215

Is Montgomery a Good Place to Invest in Rental Property?

Montgomery, AL has a population of 200,603 and has been growing at 0.2% annually — roughly in line with national trends, meaning demand is stable but not exceptional. The median home price of $165,000 paired with median rents of $1,020/mo produces an estimated cap rate of 5.67%.

Property taxes at 0.41% are well below the national average of ~1.1%, providing a meaningful cash flow advantage many investors overlook. The vacancy rate of 7.2% runs above average, which increases cash flow volatility and warrants conservative underwriting.

At a price-to-income ratio of 3.7x, homes cost about 3.7 times the local median income of $44,600. This relatively affordable ratio suggests a deep pool of renters who find buying out of reach, supporting rental demand. Home values have appreciated at roughly 1.9% annually. Steady appreciation means total returns will be primarily cash flow-driven — the more sustainable model for long-term wealth building.

Bottom line: Montgomery presents moderate opportunities. Cap rates near 5.67% mean deals need careful sourcing — look for value-add rehabs or emerging neighborhoods where rents are climbing.

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