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Monticello, NY
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Monticello, NY
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 $47,464 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,165. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% 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 $271,201. 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.
Safety & Crime
Monticello reports 267 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,396/100K.
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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.