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Monticello, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lawrence County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,277
Population
306/sq mi density
$28,920
Median Income
$27,908 per capita
$114,200
Home Value
$116,116 Zillow
$394
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
178
Violent Crime/100K
2,913 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$28,920 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$114,200 home value, $394/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
178 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$114,200
59% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$394/mo
66% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.2%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
770
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$114,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$116,116
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.2%
Owner-Occupied
31.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$751/mo
1 Bedroom
$782/mo
2 Bedroom
$924/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,177/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
Census median rent:
$394/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
29% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
68.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $114,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,116 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $394 |
| FMR Studio | $751 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $782 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $924 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,177 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,295 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 68.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 770 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 22.1% |