Monticello, Monticello FL — neighborhood review

Monticello, FL

Monticello · FL 32344

Updated July 26, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$210K

Median Price

Walk Score

7/10

Schools

162 min

to Jacksonville, FL

Score Breakdown

CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
B-Schools
70/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score46/100

Our Take

Monticello offers affordable homes and decent schools, but it's a very car‑dependent community with a long commute to Jacksonville. It’s a quiet, low‑risk area that suits families or remote workers who don’t need daily access to big‑city amenities.

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The Good

  • Affordably priced housing market
  • Decent public schools with an average rating of 7
  • Low flood risk (Zone X)
  • Quiet, small‑town atmosphere

Real Talk

  • !Very long commute to major employment centers (162 minutes to Jacksonville)
  • !Walk score of 0 – almost all errands require a car
  • !Limited transit and bike infrastructure
  • !Older housing stock may require maintenance
  • $Higher utility costs in rural areas
  • $Potential property tax increases
  • $Limited local amenities require travel

Best For

FamiliesRetireesFirst‑time buyersRemote workers

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow

Crime & Safety

Monticello, FL

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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