Montz, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. John the Baptist Parish County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,192 Population 791/sq mi density
$120,536 Median Income $50,392 per capita
$288,900 Home Value $202,960 Zillow
69°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,536 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$288,900 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Montz, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,536
60% above
$50,392 per capita
Home Value
$288,900
2% above
Zillow: $202,960
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Montz Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
160%
Home Value
102%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montz a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Montz residents earn a median household income of $120,536 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,392. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,000 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Montz is $288,900 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,960. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Education

14.5% of adults in Montz hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montz has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,192
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density791/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,536
Per Capita$50,392
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$4,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,403

Housing

A+
Home Value$288,900
Rent
Ownership95.9%
Zillow$202,960
Housing Units784
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,024/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain67.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation9 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 64%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Montz was built in 2001.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.