The Town FilesPike Road, Alabama
City in Montgomery County · population 9,439 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $381,600
- Household income
- $117,091
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 35.9
Pike Road is a city of 9,439 people in Montgomery County, Alabama. The median home is worth $381,600, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks more upscale than 97% of Alabama towns, better for young professionals than 90% of Alabama towns, better for families than 89% of Alabama towns.
How Pike Road ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pike Road is worth $381,600, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $117,091, which is more affordable than 32% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,653 a month. 85.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pike Road | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $381,600 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,653 | $834 |
| Median household income | $117,091 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 85.4% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Pike Road
| People | Pike Road | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 30.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.4% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 14.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.4% | — |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 86.7% |
Weather in Pike Road
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 40.0°F. About 51.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 92 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 40 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pike Road since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 18, 1969 about 7.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 32 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 6, 2026.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
| October 12, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3407: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 132,903 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,610 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Pike Road itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Public schools in Pike Road
4 public schools with 2,787 students, about 18.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Road Elementary School | PK-3 | 955 | 17.7 |
| Pike Road High School | 9-12 | 798 | 18.1 |
| Pike Road Intermediate School | 4-6 | 605 | 18.3 |
| Pike Road Jr High School | 7-8 | 429 | 17.9 |
Towns near Pike Road
- Montgomery, AL10.1 mi · 200,603 people · home $161,900
- Emerald Mountain, AL12.1 mi · 3,310 people · home $321,300
- Redland, AL14.4 mi · 5,106 people · home $317,100
- Wetumpka, AL19.2 mi · 7,220 people · home $203,900
- Millbrook, AL21.7 mi · 16,564 people · home $207,100
- Tallassee, AL22.3 mi · 4,763 people · home $144,600
- Prattville, AL22.8 mi · 37,781 people · home $214,600
- Union Springs, AL25.4 mi · 3,358 people · home $80,400
Pike Road questions
Is Pike Road, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pike Road scores better for retirees than 69% of Alabama towns and quieter than 32%. 12.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Pike Road?
The median owner-occupied home in Pike Road is valued at $381,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $117,091, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,653 a month.
What is the weather like in Pike Road?
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 40.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Pike Road get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pike Road since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 18, 1969. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)