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Monticello, GA
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Monticello, GA
At a Glance
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)
Is Monticello a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Monticello residents earn a median household income of $45,625 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,396. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monticello is $164,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,453. Median rent is $1,003/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Monticello reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,734/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Monticello hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monticello has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.