At a Glance
Median Income
$70,625
$37,606 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
Zillow: $356,706
Median Rent
$822/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
12.8% 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 $70,625 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,606. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,156 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monticello is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,706. Median rent is $822/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
20.4% of adults in Monticello hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monticello has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,186
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density997/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,625
Per Capita$37,606
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$2,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$822
Ownership61.7%
Zillow$356,706
Housing Units600
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
Elevation834 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Monticello was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.