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Monticello, IL


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Monticello, Illinois

Monticello, Illinois, in Piatt county, is 18 miles W of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 129 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are an estimated 5,138 people in the city.

The People and Families of Monticello

In Monticello, about 64% of adults are married.

Monticello has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monticello had a median family income of $57,287. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Monticello.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,450) in Monticello. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Monticello Housing

Approximately 79% of housing in Monticello is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Monticello, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Monticello strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Monticello College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Monticello Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Monticello Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Monticello Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Monticello, IL

Comparing Monticello to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men88
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use35
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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