Living in Montgomery, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Montgomery · Census data 2020–2024
Montgomery has 941 residents with a median age of 32.3. The median household income is $57,470 (5% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $78,100, the median rent is $1,071/month.
Montgomery is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Montgomery at a glance
- Population
- 941
- Median age
- 32.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $57,470State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $78,100State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,071/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Montgomery a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Montgomery
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Montgomery the median home value is $78,100, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,071 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $689 a month in housing costs.
Montgomery median household income
The median household income in Montgomery is $57,470 and the income per person is $25,497. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Montgomery: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 359
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.9%
- Vacant
- 21.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 3.33
Montgomery demographics
- Population
- 941
- Median age
- 32.3
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 283
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Montgomery ›
Education in Montgomery
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Montgomery have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Montgomery
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 91.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.4%
Montgomery vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 941 | $57,470 | $78,100 | $1,071 |
| Point Place | 476 | $37,429 | $253,600 | $2,697 |
| Vienna Bend | 1,502 | $29,327 | $123,500 | $1,103 |
| Natchitoches | 17,577 | $37,133 | $193,200 | $802 |
| Colfax | 1,240 | $26,250 | $73,400 | $499 |
| Provencal | 564 | $79,375 | $116,200 | $796 |
| Campti | 1,047 | $19,351 | $78,300 | $518 |
| Calvin | 169 | $53,250 | $86,100 | — |
| Dry Prong | 369 | $61,625 | $197,500 | $1,000 |
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What is the median household income in Montgomery, LA?
The median household income in Montgomery is $57,470, 5% lower 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 Montgomery?
The median home value in Montgomery is $78,100, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Montgomery?
The median gross rent in Montgomery is $1,071 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Montgomery, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%.
What is the median age in Montgomery?
The median age in Montgomery is 32.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Montgomery?
The average commute to work in Montgomery is 32 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Montgomery?
The unemployment rate in Montgomery is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Montgomery?
11.9% of adults in Montgomery 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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