City safety & data profile

MonticelloMN

Monticello, MN is a 13K-resident city in Wright County with a median household income of $79,534.

Wright County, Minnesota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Monticello, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Monticello has a population larger than 19% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $323,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 81%
By size
$79,534
Median income
$323,700
Median home
6.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Monticello

Monticello posts a median household income higher than 49% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Monticello area.

Top 51%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Monticello

Where Monticello income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$79,534 Bottom 49% higher than 49% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Monticello, MN beyond the headline numbers

Monticello sits inside Wright County, Minnesota, at roughly 45.31°N, -93.79°W. Population 13,299, $79,534 median household income. Median home value $323,700, median rent $1,405. Poverty rate 6.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Monticello's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37.1%, then short sleep duration at 33.1%. 1 hospital in/around Monticello, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Monticello from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,299
Monticello
Median Income
$79,534
+17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$323,700
+42% vs avg
Median Age
34.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Wright County) - Monticello's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
148K+18%
Median Income
$107,209+50%
Median Home Value
$358,900+84%
Poverty Rate
5.2%-20%
Unemployment
2.7%-60%

Economics

Economics indicators for Monticello, MN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,405/mo
Poverty Rate
6.7% -53% vs avg
Unemployment 2.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.5%
Work From Home 13.2%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 85.3%
African American 1%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37.1%
Short Sleep Duration
33.1%
High Blood Pressure
30.1%
Physical Inactivity
23.5%
Binge Drinking
19.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.1%
Current Smoking
15.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.8%
Current Asthma
10.6%
Diabetes
9.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.2%
Annual Checkup 73%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.2%
Stroke
2.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Monticello, MN? ▼
Monticello, MN has a population of 13,299 people, located in Wright County, Minnesota.
What is the median household income in Monticello? ▼
The median household income in Monticello, MN is $79,534 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 6.7%.
What is the median home value in Monticello? ▼
The median home value in Monticello, MN is $323,700. Median rent is $1,405/month.
What are the top health concerns in Monticello? ▼
The top health indicators in Monticello include Obesity (37.1%), Short Sleep Duration (33.1%), High Blood Pressure (30.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Monticello? ▼
Monticello has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Monticello? ▼
The median age in Monticello, MN is 34.1 years. 23.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Monticello, MN is located in Wright County, Minnesota. With a population of 13K and a $79,534 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Monticello area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Monticello's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Monticello area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Wright County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.