Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
27%
Monticello
Monticello, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$453
Population
2,944
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Step into Old Florida in Monticello.
Park Space
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Canoeing
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Kayaking
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Easy Commutes
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Family-Friendly
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Tropical
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Southern Charm
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Monticello is a small Florida city where massive oaks draped in Spanish moss shade streets lined with historic homes, just northeast of Tallahassee. As the seat of Jefferson County, it brims with character—from the 19th-century Perkins Opera House, now hosting live performances, to the Monticello Old Jail Museum sharing local history. Nearby, Letchworth Mounds Archaeological State Park preserves one of the Southeast’s tallest earthen mounds, dating to around 200 AD.
Downtown’s walkable core mixes antique shops, local goods, and friendly storefronts. Outdoor lovers can paddle the Aucilla River Canoe Trail or explore surrounding forests and wildlife areas. Housing options reflect the town’s intimate scale, with single-family homes and small apartment communities offering a quieter pace. Commuters appreciate the easy access to Tallahassee’s jobs, dining, and universities, while returning to a serene, historic setting at day’s end—making Monticello a compelling blend of small-town charm and regional convenience.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,154
Average: $60,275
Education
650
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,147
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Monticello has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Monticello, FL is $453 for one bedroom, and $496 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Monticello has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$453/month
750 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Monticello, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-12
715 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1 Students
Jefferson Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades K-12
Jefferson Virtual Instruction Course Offerings
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades PK-12
715 Students
Jefferson County Middle/High School
Public
Grades 6-8
182 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
15 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades PK-12
715 Students
Jefferson County High A Somerset Charter School
Public
Grades 9-12
183 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
15 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
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- Tallahassee International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.