Question 1

Is 36116 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 36116 in Montgomery has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Montgomery city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 36116 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 36116?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 36116 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 36116. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 36116 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Montgomery. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 36116?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 36116 is approximately $150K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 36116 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 36116 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 36116 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 36116 has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100, placing it in the moderate range for Montgomery. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 70/100, 36116 scores similarly to the middle tier of Montgomery neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Montgomery — ZIP 36116

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
LEAD Academy Building A	PK–03	—	3%	32%
LEAD Academy Building B	04–10	—	—	—
Booker T Washington Magnet High School	09–12	—	—	—
Crump Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Johnson Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
MacMillan International at McKee	KG–05	—	—	—
Brewbaker Intermediate School	03–05	—	—	—
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School	09–12	—	—	—
McKee Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Brewbaker Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Brewbaker Primary School	PK–02	—	—	—
Fitzpatrick Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
McKee PreK Center	PK–PK	—	—	—