Living in Montz, Louisiana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Montz · Census data 2020–2024

Montz has 2,074 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $91,875 (51% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $308,800.

Montz at a glance

Population
2,074
Median age
42.4State: 38
Median household income
$91,875State: $60,756
Median home value
$308,800State: $216,500
Homeowners
91.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
Average commute
28 min

Is Montz a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.

Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Montz

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Montz the median home value is $308,800, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,869 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Montz$308,800
Louisiana$216,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Louisiana$1,064
United States$1,413

Montz median household income

The median household income in Montz is $91,875 and the income per person is $52,560. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).

Median household income

Montz$91,875
Louisiana$60,756
United States$80,734

Housing in Montz: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
811
Owner-occupied
91.9%
Renter-occupied
8.1%
Vacant
8.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2003
Average household size
2.81

Montz demographics

Population
2,074
Median age
42.4
Under 18
21.1%
65 and older
11.1%
Households
739
Foreign-born
0.6%
Veterans
3.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White78.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Black13.8%
Asian0.8%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Montz ›

Education in Montz

18.8% of adults 25 and older in Montz have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Montz18.8%
Louisiana27%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Montz

Unemployment rate
0.2%State: 6.3%
Average commute
28 minState: 26 min
Work from home
16.6%
Drive alone
79.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
98.8%

Montz vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Montz2,074$91,875$308,800—
Killona188$31,591——
Laplace28,343$69,030$199,900$1,351
Norco2,781$71,220$238,100$1,081
Hahnville3,520$100,956$246,100—
Edgard1,482$68,953$182,900—
New Sarpy1,247$51,989$95,700$848
Reserve7,791$55,450$154,100$1,381
Destrehan11,619$90,509$320,700$1,257

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Living in Montz: FAQ

What is the median household income in Montz, LA?

The median household income in Montz is $91,875, 51% 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 Montz?

The median home value in Montz is $308,800, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.

Is Montz, LA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

What is the median age in Montz?

The median age in Montz is 42.4 years (Louisiana: 38).

How long is the commute in Montz?

The average commute to work in Montz is 28 minutes; 16.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Montz?

The unemployment rate in Montz is 0.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Montz?

18.8% of adults in Montz 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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