How many renters in Monticello, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?

Name: Rent burden in Monticello, FL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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72.2% (±20.8 points) of renting households in Monticello, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

65.3% spend 35% or more.

The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Paying 30% or more: 72.2% (±20.8 points)
Paying 35% or more: 65.3% (±18.6 points)
Median share of income: 50.0% or more

Rent as a share of income in Monticello

Renting households by gross rent as a percentage of household income, 2020–2024
Share of income spent on rent	Monticello	Jefferson County	Florida	United States
Less than 15%	14.3% (±10.3 points)	17.0%	8.1%	12.6%
15% to 19.9%	9.5% (±11.3 points)	10.7%	9.3%	12.2%
20% to 24.9%	0.0% (±13.9 points)	20.7%	11.3%	12.6%
25% to 29.9%	4.0% (±5.4 points)	5.9%	11.3%	11.5%
30% to 34.9%	6.9% (±9.2 points)	10.6%	9.8%	9.2%
35% or more	65.3% (±18.6 points)	35.2%	50.2%	41.9%

Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.

Monticello against Jefferson County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Monticello	Jefferson County	Florida	United States
Paying 30% or more	72.2% (±20.8 points)	45.8% (±11.4 points)	60.0% (±0.4 points)	51.1%
Paying 35% or more	65.3% (±18.6 points)	35.2% (±9.6 points)	50.2% (±0.4 points)	41.9%
Median share of income	50.0% or more	26.4% (±6.9 points)	35.2% (±0.3 points)	30.6%
Median renter household income	$21,938 (±$12,463)	$28,900 (±$10,392)	$53,617 (±$353)	$52,966
Median gross rent	$799 (±$217)	$898 (±$106)	$1,669 (±$5)	$1,413

In Monticello, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Jefferson County (45.8%).

It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).

It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).

Statewide, it ranks 136 of 843.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Monticello

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Monticello
Place	Distance	Renters paying 30% or more of income	Compared with this place
Monticello	—	72.2% (±20.8 points)	—
Greenville	15 mi	62.9% (±52.9 points)	Not measurably different
Boston	18 mi	49.5% (±18.4 points)	Not measurably different
Bradfordville	20 mi	29.9% (±18.8 points)	Lower
Thomasville	21 mi	50.6% (±9.4 points)	Not measurably different
Tallahassee	23 mi	60.6% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
Quitman	25 mi	63.4% (±16.0 points)	Not measurably different
Barwick	26 mi	44.7% (±66.7 points)	Not measurably different
Madison	28 mi	59.2% (±24.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bradfordville, FL (29.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Monticello

Are renters in Monticello rent-burdened?

72.2% of renting households in Monticello pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

What share of income do renters in Monticello spend on rent?

The median renting household in Monticello, FL spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.

Sources

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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M

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