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Monticello, IN


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Monticello, Indiana

Monticello, Indiana, in White county, is 23 miles N of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 74 miles NW of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are an estimated 5,723 people in the city.

The People and Families of Monticello

In Monticello, about 50% 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 $42,831.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($945) in Monticello. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Monticello.

Monticello Housing

Approximately 62% of housing in Monticello is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Monticello, 91% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Monticello.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Monticello Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Monticello Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Monticello Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Monticello, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men57
Well-Paid Single Women57
Racial Diversity59
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes96
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents63
Housing Recently Built58

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime78

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