Montgomery

Montgomery

Located in Lycoming County

$149,845 Average Value
$142 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Small town Pennsylvania living along the river

Located along the West Branch Susquehanna River overlooking the rolling Allegheny Mountains, Montgomery is an easygoing community of about 1,400 people 10 miles southeast of Williamsport. Even as the borough has adapted to changing times, Montgomery maintains its small-town, neighborly feel. "When I was growing up, everybody knew everybody," says Donna Miller, secretary at Montgomery Water and Sewer Authority and lifelong resident. "Now we have more people in and out. But even if we don't know someone, if they need help, we all step up and rally around that."

Welcome to Montogmery located in the middle of Pennsylvania.
Welcome to Montogmery located in the middle of Pennsylvania.
The River Field Complex is located right next to the Susquehanna River.
The River Field Complex is located right next to the Susquehanna River.
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Old-school dining on Main Street

Main Street has a few restaurants. One favorite is the Station House, an old-school spot for breakfast and lunch. "The Station House is a staple," Miller says. "You have your old men drinking coffee in there every morning." Also near Main Street are the Montgomery Volunteer Fire Station, the Montgomery Police Station and First United Methodist Church. Lewisburg has a Walmart about 14 miles south of Montgomery, and Muncy has Weis Markets about 7 miles east.

Patrons enjoy dinner at the Station House Restaurant.
Patrons enjoy dinner at the Station House Restaurant.
The Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department protects the community.
The Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department protects the community.
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Fourth of July fireworks and a library on Main Street

Montgomery's biggest event each year is its Fourth of July celebration with fireworks at the community park. Miller says the nearby Eagle Grange organization, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in Montgomery in 2023, also hosts fundraisers and dinners that bring people out.  

Montgomery Area Public Library is located on Main Street in what used to be the First National Bank Building. The library's exterior and interior designs reflect the building's previous use, even including an original vaulted door patrons can walk through. Miller says the library hosts children's activities such as story times and crafting events, and the facility is launching adult programs such as knitting and crocheting classes.

Main Street has some shops and places to eat in the quaint town of Montgomery.
Main Street has some shops and places to eat in the quaint town of Montgomery.
Montgomery has a public library located on Main St.
Montgomery has a public library located on Main St.
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Camping and fishing on the West Branch Susquehanna River

The West Branch Susquehanna River is the borough's southern border and a popular recreation spot. Montgomery Park is on the riverbank and has a playground, soccer fields and baseball diamonds. Visitors can also drop down their kayaks or throw out a fishing line at the water access. Adjacent to the park is Riverside Campground. Vacationers can hook up their RV or stay in one of the A-frame cabins on the site.

Welcome to Montgomery Park, located in Montgomery Pennsylvania.
Welcome to Montgomery Park, located in Montgomery Pennsylvania.
Head down to the River Field Complex for some fishing on the river.
Head down to the River Field Complex for some fishing on the river.
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Homes and rental properties from the early 1900s

Spacious traditional homes, Colonial Revivals and American Foursquares built in the early 1900s line Montgomery's loosely gridded streets. Prices range from about $60,000 for homes needing significant repairs to over $300,000 for well-kept properties. The borough also has multi- and single-family homes and duplexes for renters. Many homes sit on steep hills, overlooking the houses and terrain below. Properties tend to have gravel driveways for parking and simple landscaping like shrubs lining the front of the house. The river puts some properties in the southern portion of the borough at risk for flooding.

This is an example of a Traditional home common in Montgomery.
This is an example of a Traditional home common in Montgomery.
Traditional homes are among the types of homes you will find in Montgomery.
Traditional homes are among the types of homes you will find in Montgomery.
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Montgomery Area School District serves students

Students typically attend Montgomery Elementary School for kindergarten through sixth grade and Montgomery Junior/Senior High School for seventh through 12th. The schools earn B and B-minus grades from Niche, respectively. Local students also have a virtual schooling option that follows the same curriculum as the in-person classrooms. Students enrolled in the online program can still participate in athletics and extracurricular activities in person. The borough has plans for a new junior/senior school building on the grounds of the Montgomery Area Athletic & Community Center, though construction had not begun as of fall 2024.

Two prisons and hospitals are major employers

Montgomery is largely car-dependent, though some residents can walk to businesses and organizations around Main Street. Williamsport Regional Airport is 14 miles north.  Drivers can get to Williamsport by connecting with U.S. Route 15 from Pennsylvania Route 54.

United States Penitentiary Allenwood, 5 miles southwest, and the State Correctional Institution, 4 miles east in Muncy, are two major employers for residents. The UPMC Williamsport hospital in Williamsport and Evangelical Community hospital in Lewisburg are also nearby.  

Miller says that Montgomery used to attract fracking employees, as the borough had warehouses for trucks and other equipment used for drawing out oil from wells in nearby Hughesville and surrounding townships. However, these operations have since left.

Montgomery sits right along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania.
Montgomery sits right along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania.
Catch the River Valley Transit bus to get around Montgomery and places nearby.
Catch the River Valley Transit bus to get around Montgomery and places nearby.
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Montgomery Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$222,400
Median Sale Price
$203,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$203,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-$10
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$142

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes for Sale
4
Months of Supply
2.70

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value



Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Montgomery Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,660
Median Age
36
Population under 18
29.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$57,835
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,720

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92%
College Graduates
11.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.4%
% Population in Labor Force
46.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
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