Monticello, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Jefferson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,627 Population 655/sq mi density
$44,920 Median Income $31,669 per capita
$192,500 Home Value $321,168 Zillow
$797 Median Rent 40.9% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$44,920 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$192,500 home value, $797/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Monticello, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,920
40% below
$31,669 per capita
Home Value
$192,500
32% below
Zillow: $321,168
Median Rent
$797/mo
31% below
40.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
12% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Monticello Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Monticello's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
60%
Home Value
68%
Rent
69%
Poverty
91%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Monticello a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Monticello residents earn a median household income of $44,920 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,669. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Monticello is $192,500 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,168. Median rent is $797/month, with 40.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

29.5% of adults in Monticello hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Monticello has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,627
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density655/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,920
Per Capita$31,669
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$441M
Avg Weekly Wage$923

Housing

A
Home Value$192,500
Rent$797
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$321,168
Housing Units1,346
Rent Burden40.9%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,233/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain59.9 in/yr
Elevation219 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband70.4%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Monticello was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Thomasville Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.