At a Glance
Median Income
$45,625
$26,396 per capita
Home Value
$164,100
Zillow: $305,804
Median Rent
$1,003/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
17.8% smoking rate
How Monticello Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monticello's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monticello a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monticello residents earn a median household income of $45,625 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,396. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monticello is $164,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,804. Median rent is $1,003/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
18.1% of adults in Monticello hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monticello has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,668
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density641/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,625
Per Capita$26,396
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$433M
Avg Weekly Wage$776
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,100
Rent$1,003
Ownership57.2%
Zillow$305,804
Housing Units1,167
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,123/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation677 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Monticello was founded in 1810.
The median home in Monticello was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.