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Monticello, FL

Monticello, FL.

Population: 13,113 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Monticello, FL is $316,047 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $420,000 after a median 85.5 days on market. 4 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 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$316,047

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

85.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$316,047
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+31.5%
10-year appreciation
+99.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$316,047
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$420,000
Median list price
$459,999
Median price per sqft
$208
1-year sale-price change
+30.8%
Median days on market
85.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
49
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/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)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
JEFFERSON SCHOOLS K-12, BABIES/TAP, JEFFERSON VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM, JEFFERSON VIRTUAL FRANCHISE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A06
Flood risk level
High
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
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (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
57.8 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 nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE, HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL, EASTSIDE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+196 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
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
2,227
Average weekly wage
$811
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
64

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

How it compares

MonticelloState medianUS median
Median home value$316,047$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$420,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market86 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 median home value in Monticello, FL?
$316,047.
What is the median sale price in Monticello, FL?
$420,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Monticello, FL?
Median days on market: 85.5 days.
What is typical rent in Monticello, FL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,266/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?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A06.
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?
4 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
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: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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