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Monticello, IL
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Monticello, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Monticello a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Monticello residents earn a median household income of $88,611 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,725. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monticello is $196,000 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,645. Median rent is $1,030/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Monticello reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 484/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.4% of adults in Monticello hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monticello has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.