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Monticello, Utah

Monticello, Utah, in San Juan county, is 205 miles SE of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 244 miles NW of Albuquerque, New Mexico. There are an estimated 1,958 people in the city.

The People and Families of Monticello

In Monticello, about 67% of adults are married. Many folks in Monticello are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Monticello. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monticello had a median family income of $42,115.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($800) 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 81% of housing in Monticello is owner-occupied. The city is known in Utah for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Monticello, 84% of commuters drive to work. Monticello is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMonticello Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyMonticello Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMonticello Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 15%Monticello Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Monticello Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Monticello, UT

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old104
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Men58
Senior Citizens38
Age of the Population17
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size104
Portion of People Married104

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built84
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Affordability of Rents49
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37
People Living Alone29

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime89
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