Monticello, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Drew County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,320
Population
775/sq mi density
$27,998
Median Income
$23,857 per capita
$128,900
Home Value
$166,102 Zillow
$676
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
544
Violent Crime/100K
1,248 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$27,998 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$128,900 home value, $676/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
544 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$128,900
54% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$676/mo
42% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
46.7%
29% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,059
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$128,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$166,102
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.7%
Owner-Occupied
53.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$700/mo
1 Bedroom
$751/mo
2 Bedroom
$944/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,239/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,406/mo
Census median rent:
$676/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
46.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $128,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $166,102 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $676 |
| FMR Studio | $700 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $751 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $944 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,239 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,406 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 46.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,059 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |