Baton Rouge metro, LA relocation guide
Moving to Monticello, LA
$202,000Median listing price
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About Monticello
Monticello is a small census-designated place in eastern East Baton Rouge Parish, a semi-rural community of subdivisions and acreage tracts between Central and the Amite River. Quiet and affordable, it appeals to buyers wanting elbow room within reach of both Central's schools corridor and Baton Rouge.
Home prices in Monticello
The median listing price in Monticello is $202,000.
Top places in Monticello
- Amite River access — fishing and boating to the east.
- Nearby Central — shopping and the Central Community School System corridor.
- BREC's Frenchtown Road Conservation Area — nature trails nearby.
Commuting from Monticello
- Approximate drive to downtown Baton Rouge: ~20–25 minutes west via Hooper Road/Greenwell Springs Road (about 15 miles; per travel-time routing, read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Monticello
Public schools: East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Monticello FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Monticello, LA?
The median listing price in Monticello is $202,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Monticello, LA?
Approximate drive to downtown Baton Rouge: ~20–25 minutes west via Hooper Road/Greenwell Springs Road (about 15 miles; per travel-time routing, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Monticello, LA?
Monticello is served by East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.