Monticello, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · San Juan County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,941 Population 579/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $27,057 per capita
$307,900 Home Value $334,197 Zillow
$1,065 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$307,900 home value, $1,065/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Monticello, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$27,057 per capita
Home Value
$307,900
9% above
Zillow: $334,197
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
8% below
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
33% below
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
85%
Home Value
109%
Rent
92%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Monticello a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,057. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Monticello is $307,900 , 9% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,197. Median rent is $1,065/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

22.7% of adults in Monticello hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Monticello has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,941
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density579/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$27,057
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$823M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

B+
Home Value$307,900
Rent$1,065
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$334,197
Housing Units790
Rent Burden18.9%

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death14,025/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation7,021 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Monticello was founded in 1887.
The median home in Monticello was built in 1972.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Canyonlands Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.