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Monticello, FL

Monticello, FL.

Population: 13,113 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Monticello, FL is $316,469 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $337,500 after a median 104 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$316,469

Typical home value

+4.6%

1-year change

104

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$316,469
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+29.6%
10-year appreciation
+99.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$316,469
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$337,500
Median list price
$343,750
Median price per sqft
$183
1-year sale-price change
-0.6%
Median days on market
104 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
46
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,186/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,264/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,424/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,742/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,871/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.7 : 1
Schools include
JEFFERSON SCHOOLS K-12, BABIES/TAP, TURNING POINT, JEFFERSON VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM, JEFFERSON VIRTUAL FRANCHISE

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A06
NFIP flood claims on record
10
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,207
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,281

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Charlotte's Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE, HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL, EASTSIDE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+196 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
25.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,489
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
50.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,269
Average weekly wage
$932
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
55

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MonticelloState medianUS median
Typical home value$316,469$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$337,500$359,990$325,000
Median days on market104 days72 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,489$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Monticello, FL?
$316,469.
What is the median sale price in Monticello, FL?
$337,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Monticello, FL?
Median days on market: 104 days.
What is typical rent in Monticello, FL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,424/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Monticello, FL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane.
Is Monticello, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Monticello, FL. 10 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A06. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Monticello, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Monticello, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Monticello, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Monticello, FL?
6 schools (3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Monticello, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Monticello, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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