The Town FilesMontz, Louisiana
Community in St. Charles Parish · population 2,106 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $308,800
- Household income
- $91,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 36
- Median age
- 42.4
Montz is a community of 2,106 people in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $308,800, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for families than 100% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 96% of Louisiana towns, more upscale than 89% of Louisiana towns.
How Montz ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Montz is worth $308,800, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $91,875, which is more affordable than 36% of Louisiana towns. 91.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Montz | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $308,800 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | — | $887 |
| Median household income | $91,875 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 91.9% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Montz
| People | Montz | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.1% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 16.6% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.8% | 84.6% |
Weather in Montz
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 42.9°F. About 67.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 79 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 13 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Montz since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on December 6, 1983 about 3.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 91 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 20, 2023.
Severe weather in St. Charles Parish since 1996
St. Charles Parish has been included in 52 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in St. Charles Parish
St. Charles Parish had 26,212 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $97,088 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Montz itself the ACS puts it at 0.2%.
Towns near Montz
- Killona, LA2.4 mi · 724 people · home —
- Laplace, LA3.4 mi · 28,841 people · home $199,900
- Norco, LA3.8 mi · 2,984 people · home $238,100
- Hahnville, LA4.9 mi · 2,959 people · home $246,100
- Edgard, LA5.0 mi · 1,948 people · home $182,900
- New Sarpy, LA5.6 mi · 1,169 people · home $95,700
- Reserve, LA6.6 mi · 8,541 people · home $154,100
- Destrehan, LA7.3 mi · 11,340 people · home $320,700
Montz questions
Is Montz, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Montz scores better for retirees than 50% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 96%. 11.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.4).
How much does a house cost in Montz?
The median owner-occupied home in Montz is valued at $308,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,875, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Montz?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 42.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 67.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Montz get tornadoes?
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Montz since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on December 6, 1983. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)