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Montgomery is a small town of 876 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $58,788
and a 7.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Montgomery stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Montgomery is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Montgomery city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.2
Montgomery's overall cost of living index is 86.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Montgomery costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Montgomery, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$54,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$706
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,788
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Montgomery's violent crime rate is 254.6 per 100,000 residents
— 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
254.6 /100k
Property Crime
1031.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Montgomery is served primarily by Grant Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Montgomery, LA
National Avg
School District
Grant Parish
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Montgomery sees average highs of 59.8°F in January
and 95.3°F in July,
with 55.9 inches of annual precipitation
.
Montgomery's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Montgomery roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $54,300 and median rent is $706/month.
Montgomery's violent crime rate is 254.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1031.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Montgomery are operated by Grant Parish.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 9.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Montgomery, LA has a population of 876, a median household income of $58,788, and an unemployment rate of 7.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Montgomery averages 59.8°F in January and 95.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.9 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Montgomery, Louisiana is 876 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Montgomery: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $54,300, median household income $58,788, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Montgomery side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
