Montevallo, Alabama

About Montevallo

Set in the central part of Alabama, Montevallo is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 7,761.

Officially, Montevallo is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 12.88 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 603 residents per square mile.

📰 Montevallo News Today

• University of Montevallo Named “Best of Bama” by Alabama Magazine University of Montevallo · Aug 3
• Jake Bone Sports Illustrated · Aug 16
• Joseph Williams Obituary - Montevallo, AL Dignity Memorial · Jul 21
• Clean up after storms in Montevallo WBRC · Jun 2
• Preview: Chargers travel to Alabama to open 2026 season against Montevallo hillsdalechargers.com · Jan 28

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Montevallo Unique

• The only place in America named Montevallo — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,761.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Montevallo

• Xcaret Grill — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• The Gallery · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Montevallo

• Richard Gilliam Field reviews ★
• Shoal Creek Park reviews ★
• University of Montevallo Historic District reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Montevallo

• Calera Middle
• Montevallo Elementary School
• Montevallo High School
• Montevallo Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Montevallo

🏘️ Nearby Communities