City

La Monte, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Pettis County  ·  Missouri

👥1,786Population
💰$66,063Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$166,200Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74%Hispanic: 21.8%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.7%Race
White74.0%
Hispanic21.8%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma49 (4.6%)
HS Graduate317 (30%)
Some College167 (15.8%)
Associates210 (19.9%)
Bachelors123 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree190 (18%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College15.8%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,063 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$166,200 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$681/mo
Total Housing Units750
Vacant Units84

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About La Monte, MO

La Monte is a city in Missouri, located in Pettis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,786 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, La Monte is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,063 is near the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in La Monte is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $681 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Monte is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.02%).

La Monte, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in La Monte
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65337 1,786 $66,063 $166,200 $681 2.8% 29.6% 72.5%