What are the schools like in Monticello, GA?

Monticello is served primarily by Jasper County. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Monticello?

The median household income in Monticello, GA is $41,779 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Monticello, GA?

Monticello has an average high temperature of 57.3°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

Monticello, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Monticello, GA affordable or expensive?

Monticello's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Monticello is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $167,800 and the median rent is $996 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Monticello, GA?

Monticello has a violent crime rate of 218.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 829.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Monticello, GA a Good Place to Live?

Monticello is a small town of 2,593 in Georgia, with a median household income of $41,779 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Monticello stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Monticello is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Monticello city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Monticello's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Monticello costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Monticello, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$167,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$996	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,779	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Monticello's violent crime rate is 218.0 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

218.0 /100k

Property Crime

829.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Monticello is served primarily by Jasper County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Monticello, GA	National Avg
School District	Jasper County	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Monticello sees average highs of 57.3°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 46.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Monticello, GA
Average High — January	57.3°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	46.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Monticello, GA	National Avg
Population	2,593	—
Median Age	43.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	44.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.6%	22.2%
65 and over	17.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Shady Dale, GA 9 mi Flovilla, GA 13 mi Juliette, GA 14 mi Godfrey, GA 15 mi Newborn, GA 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Monticello

Monticello, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31064

Monticello vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monticello, GA affordable or expensive?

Monticello's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Monticello roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $167,800 and median rent is $996/month.

What is the crime rate in Monticello, GA?

Monticello's violent crime rate is 218.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 829.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Monticello?

Public schools in Monticello are operated by Jasper County. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Monticello, GA a good place to live?

Monticello, GA has a population of 2,593, a median household income of $41,779, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Monticello?

Monticello averages 57.3°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.7 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Monticello?

Monticello, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31064.

What is the population of Monticello?

The population of Monticello, Georgia is 2,593 with a median age of 43.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Monticello?

Key numbers for living in Monticello: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $167,800, median household income $41,779, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Monticello side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.