Living in La Monte, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Monte · Census data 2020–2024
La Monte has 1,126 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $65,648 (7% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $110,900, the median rent is $778/month.
La Monte is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Monte at a glance
- Population
- 1,126
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $65,648State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $110,900State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $778/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 67.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is La Monte a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in La Monte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Monte the median home value is $110,900, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $778 per month, which is 18.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,015 a month in housing costs.
La Monte median household income
The median household income in La Monte is $65,648 and the income per person is $26,181. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in La Monte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 431
- Owner-occupied
- 67.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.2%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.90
La Monte demographics
- Population
- 1,126
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 388
- Foreign-born
- 25.6%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Monte ›
Education in La Monte
8.6% of adults 25 and older in La Monte have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Monte
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 60.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
La Monte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Monte | 1,126 | $65,648 | $110,900 | $778 |
| Whiteman AFB | 3,517 | $54,641 | $328,800 | $1,306 |
| Knob Noster | 2,838 | $62,353 | $202,600 | $826 |
| Houstonia | 273 | $39,337 | — | — |
| Green Ridge | 496 | $62,974 | $118,500 | $1,057 |
| Sedalia | 22,003 | $50,990 | $143,000 | $877 |
| Sweet Springs | 1,268 | $46,780 | $107,900 | $632 |
| Emma | 270 | $81,667 | $124,300 | $850 |
| Warrensburg | 19,582 | $57,067 | $222,200 | $921 |
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What is the median household income in La Monte, MO?
The median household income in La Monte is $65,648, 7% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in La Monte?
The median home value in La Monte is $110,900, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in La Monte?
The median gross rent in La Monte is $778 per month, about 18.9% of household income.
Is La Monte, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
What is the median age in La Monte?
The median age in La Monte is 34.6 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in La Monte?
The average commute to work in La Monte is 21 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Monte?
The unemployment rate in La Monte is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Monte?
8.6% of adults in La Monte 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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