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Montgomery, LA

Montgomery, LA.

Population: 2,553 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Montgomery, LA is $120,738 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $280,000 after a median 67 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$120,738

Typical home value

+4.9%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$120,738
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
-11.4%
5-year appreciation
-6.5%
10-year appreciation
-11.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2020)
$147,681
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$280,000
Median list price
$149,700
Median price per sqft
$194
1-year sale-price change
+346.0%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
10
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+0.4%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$757/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$796/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$995/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,341/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,468/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.1 : 1
Schools include
Montgomery High School, Verda Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 50% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
90.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Creosote Works, Inc. (Winnfield Plant) (20.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
71.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.4 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
376
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
754

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park (9 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Robinson Landing Strip (II) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Alexandria International Airport (AEX) (31 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL, RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-75 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1992
Housing built before 1970
19.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.9%
Median annual property tax
$453
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
23.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,925
Average weekly wage
$1,249
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Administrative Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
32

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MontgomeryState medianUS median
Typical home value$120,738$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$280,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$453$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Montgomery, LA?
$120,738.
What is the median sale price in Montgomery, LA?
$280,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Montgomery, LA?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Montgomery, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $995/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Montgomery, LA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind.
Is Montgomery, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Montgomery, LA. 7 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Montgomery, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 50% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Montgomery, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Montgomery, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Montgomery, LA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Montgomery, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Montgomery, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Montgomery

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