Living in Monterey, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Monterey · Census data 2020–2024
Monterey has 326 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $139,519 (130% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $202,200.
Monterey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Monterey at a glance
- Population
- 326
- Median age
- 53.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $139,519State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $202,200State: $216,500
- Homeowners
- 80.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.5%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is Monterey a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 130% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 16%.
Cons: An average commute of 44 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Monterey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Monterey the median home value is $202,200, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,580 a month in housing costs.
Monterey median household income
The median household income in Monterey is $139,519 and the income per person is $92,598. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Monterey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 208
- Owner-occupied
- 80.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.5%
- Vacant
- 21.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 1.99
Monterey demographics
- Population
- 326
- Median age
- 53.1
- Under 18
- 9.8%
- 65 and older
- 35.6%
- Households
- 164
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Monterey ›
Education in Monterey
2.5% of adults 25 and older in Monterey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Monterey
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 20.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Monterey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey | 326 | $139,519 | $202,200 | — |
| Jonesville | 1,288 | $43,684 | $112,800 | $1,016 |
| Ridgecrest | 1,007 | $41,910 | $57,500 | $971 |
| Minorca | 1,430 | $36,113 | $57,300 | $470 |
| Ferriday | 3,098 | $28,467 | $84,800 | $765 |
| Cloverdale | 676 | $44,878 | — | — |
| Vidalia | 3,928 | $48,250 | $152,500 | $1,127 |
| Natchez | 14,192 | $36,735 | $119,400 | $806 |
| Clayton | 272 | $30,962 | $73,800 | $442 |
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What is the median household income in Monterey, LA?
The median household income in Monterey is $139,519, 130% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Monterey?
The median home value in Monterey is $202,200, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
Is Monterey, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 130% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 16%. Minuses: an average commute of 44 minutes.
What is the median age in Monterey?
The median age in Monterey is 53.1 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Monterey?
The average commute to work in Monterey is 44 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Monterey?
The unemployment rate in Monterey is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Monterey?
2.5% of adults in Monterey have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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