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Monticello, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
4,677
Population
1,957/sq mi density
$62,106
Median Income
$30,428 per capita
$165,700
Home Value
$253,522 Zillow
$1,178
Median Rent
44.2% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
809
Violent Crime/100K
7,748 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,106 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,700 home value, $1,178/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
809 violent crimes/100K (113% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$165,700
41% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,178/mo
1% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.7%
19% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,714
Median year built: 1980
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$165,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$253,522
Median Sale Price
$204,000
Median List Price
$217,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.7%
Owner-Occupied
22.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$763/mo
1 Bedroom
$832/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,007/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,298/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,508/mo
Census median rent:
$1,178/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
71 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.1%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
8.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$127
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
44.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
43% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
77.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $165,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $253,522 |
| Median Sale Price | $204,000 |
| Median List Price | $217,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $127 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,178 |
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
| Days on Market | 71 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.1% |
| Price Drops | 8.3% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $127 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,714 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
| Rent Burden | 44.2% |