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Monticello, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,186 Population 997/sq mi density
$70,625 Median Income $37,606 per capita
$200,000 Home Value $335,808 Zillow
$822 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,625 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $822/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Monticello, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,625
6% below
$37,606 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Zillow: $335,808
Median Rent
$822/mo
29% below
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,486/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
39% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

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
94%
Home Value
71%
Rent
71%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Monticello a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $70,625 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,606. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% 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 $335,808. 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.

Safety & Crime

Monticello reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,486/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,186
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density997/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,625
Per Capita$37,606
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$2,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$822
Ownership61.7%
Zillow$335,808
Housing Units600
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,486/100K

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,852/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.