What are the schools like in Montgomery, MN?

Montgomery is served primarily by Tri-City United School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Montgomery?

The median household income in Montgomery, MN is $61,677 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Montgomery, MN?

Montgomery has an average high temperature of 21.9°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.1 inches.

Montgomery, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Montgomery, MN affordable or expensive?

Montgomery's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Montgomery is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $206,300 and the median rent is $1,044 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Montgomery, MN?

Montgomery has a violent crime rate of 27.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of None per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Montgomery, MN a Good Place to Live?

Montgomery is a small town of 3,326 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $61,677 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Montgomery stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 104.5

Montgomery's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Montgomery costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Montgomery, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$206,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,044	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,677	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Montgomery's violent crime rate is 27.8 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Montgomery is served primarily by Tri-City United School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Montgomery, MN	National Avg
School District	Tri-City United School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Montgomery sees average highs of 21.9°F in January and 80.7°F in July, with 34.2 inches of annual precipitation and 39.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Montgomery, MN
Average High — January	21.9°F
Average High — July	80.7°F
Annual Precipitation	34.2"
Annual Snowfall	39.1"

Demographics

Metric	Montgomery, MN	National Avg
Population	3,326	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Heidelberg, MN 4 mi New Prague, MN 7 mi Lonsdale, MN 8 mi Le Center, MN 8 mi Kilkenny, MN 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Montgomery

Montgomery, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56069

Montgomery vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montgomery, MN affordable or expensive?

Montgomery's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Montgomery roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $206,300 and median rent is $1,044/month.

What is the crime rate in Montgomery, MN?

Montgomery's violent crime rate is 27.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is None per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Montgomery?

Public schools in Montgomery are operated by Tri-City United School District. The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Montgomery, MN a good place to live?

Montgomery, MN has a population of 3,326, a median household income of $61,677, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Montgomery?

Montgomery averages 21.9°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.2 inches with about 39.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Montgomery?

Montgomery, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56069.

What is the population of Montgomery?

The population of Montgomery, Minnesota is 3,326 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Montgomery?

Key numbers for living in Montgomery: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $206,300, median household income $61,677, 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.