Atlanta metro, GA relocation guide
Moving to Monticello, GA
$460,000Median listing price
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About Monticello
Monticello is the county seat and largest city of Jasper County, with 2,541 residents in the 2020 census, 56 miles southeast of Atlanta. Founded in 1808 as the seat of the newly formed county, it was named for Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate and incorporated as a town in 1810 and as a city in 1901.
Home prices in Monticello
The median listing price in Monticello is $460,000.
Top places in Monticello
- The 1907 Jasper County Courthouse — on the National Register.
- Monticello Historic District — the town square and historic buildings.
- Nearby Monticello Crossroads and Lake Jackson to the northwest.
Commuting from Monticello
- ~56 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
- GA-11 / GA-212 / GA-16 connect toward I-20.
- Realistic drive to downtown Atlanta: ~60–75 minutes off-peak, 95–135 minutes in rush hour via GA-212 to I-20 W.
- No MARTA rail service; no commuter bus.
Monticello FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Monticello, GA?
The median listing price in Monticello is $460,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Monticello, GA?
~56 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.