At a Glance
Median Income
$81,563
$34,071 per capita
Home Value
$298,400
Zillow: $331,545
Median Rent
$1,462/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15.0% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monticello residents earn a median household income of $81,563 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,071. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,490 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monticello is $298,400 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,545. Median rent is $1,462/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
23.5% of adults in Monticello hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monticello has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population14,607
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,596/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,563
Per Capita$34,071
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$4,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111
Housing
A+
Home Value$298,400
Rent$1,462
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$331,545
Housing Units5,586
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,934/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation944 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Monticello was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.