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Monticello, WI
Village in Green County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,189
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
996
ZIP codes
0
Monticello and its ZIP codes
Monticello at a glance
- Monticello is about 9.1 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,833, close to the Wisconsin median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,600 (20% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $842 a month.
Local data for Monticello, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monticello, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,833
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$213,600
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (462), Norwegian Americans (179), Irish Americans (148).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Green County. PPP loans are for Monticello.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,608
15,754 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,126
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $6,904 per person
How people get to work
Monticello, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled1.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monticello, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
790
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
39.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monticello, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Monticello
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New GlarusVillage | 4.8 mi | 1.8 |
| AlbanyVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.3 |
| BellevilleVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.6 |
| MonroeCity | 10 mi | 5.8 |
| JudaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| BrooklynVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| BrodheadCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| ArgyleVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| BlanchardvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| EvansvilleCity | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| BrowntownVillage | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| WoodfordCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| OregonVillage | 16 mi | 4.6 |
| VeronaCity | 17 mi | 8.3 |
| OrfordvilleVillage | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| FitchburgCity | 19 mi | 35.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monticello, WI in?
- Monticello is in Green County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Monticello, WI?
- About 1,189 people live in Monticello, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monticello?
- Nearby places include New Glarus (4.8 mi), Albany (8.2 mi), Belleville (8.4 mi), Monroe (10 mi), Juda (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023