At a Glance
Median Income
$47,464
$27,165 per capita
Home Value
$152,600
Zillow: $294,686
Median Rent
$977/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
72.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
28.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
16.9% 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
3.1 / 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 $47,464 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,165. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,329 business establishments, including 256 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monticello is $152,600 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,686. Median rent is $977/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
19.5% of adults in Monticello hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
72.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monticello has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,252
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,773/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born16.8%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$47,464
Per Capita$27,165
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty28.2%
County GDP$4,504M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,600
Rent$977
Ownership27.8%
Zillow$294,686
Housing Units3,154
Rent Burden32.9%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation1,512 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+72.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Monticello was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
16.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 256 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.