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Monticello, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish County
Monticello, LA
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 $62,106 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,428. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,119 business establishments, including 1,171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monticello is $165,700 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,522. Median rent is $1,178/month, with 44.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Monticello reports 809 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 113% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,748/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Monticello hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monticello has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.