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Monticello, UT
City in San Juan County, Utah.
Population
2,200
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
656
ZIP codes
0
Monticello and its ZIP codes
Monticello at a glance
- Monticello is about 16 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,969, 23% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $301,400 (38% below Utah) and median rent is $1,159 a month.
Local data for Monticello, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monticello, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,969
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$301,400
Median rent
$1,159/mo
Homeownership
79.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (235), German Americans (201), Irish Americans (94).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Monticello.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,268
4,780 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,972
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$92.2M
FY 2026, $6,352 per person
How people get to work
Monticello, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone47.1%
- Carpooled24.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.6%
- Worked from home14.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monticello, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,361
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
15.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monticello, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.9%
U.S. 33.3% -3.4 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Monticello
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlandingCity | 19 mi | 13.2 |
| Dove Creek, COTown | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| White MesaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 15.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monticello, UT in?
- Monticello is in San Juan County, Utah.
- What is the population of Monticello, UT?
- About 2,200 people live in Monticello, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monticello?
- Nearby places include Blanding (19 mi), Dove Creek, CO (25 mi), White Mesa (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023