Montgomery, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Grant Parish County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
881 Population 426/sq mi density
$57,813 Median Income $27,316 per capita
$80,200 Home Value $120,480 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$57,813 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,200 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Montgomery, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,813
23% below
$27,316 per capita
Home Value
$80,200
72% below
Zillow: $120,480
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
75.6% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
239% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Montgomery Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Montgomery's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
28%
Rent
73%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
339%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montgomery a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Montgomery residents earn a median household income of $57,813 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,316. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 293 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Montgomery is $80,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,480. Median rent is $850/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

9.8% of adults in Montgomery hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 75.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montgomery has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population881
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,813
Per Capita$27,316
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,200
Rent$850
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$120,480
Housing Units402
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,307/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain55.9 in/yr
Elevation159 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+75.6%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute31 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Montgomery was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Alexandria International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.