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Monticello, FL


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Monticello, Florida

Monticello, Florida, in Jefferson county, is 25 miles E of Tallahassee, Florida (center to center) and 132 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. There are an estimated 2,533 people in the city.

The People and Families of Monticello

In Monticello, about 42% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Monticello isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monticello had a median family income of $32,356. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Monticello.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($9,250) in Monticello. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Monticello Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Monticello is owner-occupied. The city is known in Florida for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Monticello, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Monticello strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyMonticello Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%Monticello Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Monticello Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Monticello, FL

Comparing Monticello to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity95
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults96
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work85
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built61
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime810
Low Violent Crime25
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