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Monticello, WI

Monticello, WI.

Population: 2,686 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Monticello, WI is $350,800 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $332,500 after a median 43.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$350,800

Median home value

+5.9%

1-year change

43.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$350,800
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+18.8%
5-year appreciation
+40.6%
10-year appreciation
+104.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$350,800
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$332,500
Median list price
$349,900
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
+14.7%
Median days on market
43.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.2%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Monticello Middle, Monticello Elementary, Monticello High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A05
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
City Disposal Corp. Landfill (20 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,792
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,705

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
45
Nearest airport
Flying H Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
THE MONROE CLINIC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-28 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
49.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,961
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
67.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,252
Average weekly wage
$980
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
61

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MonticelloState medianUS median
Median home value$350,800$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$332,500$322,500$325,000
Median days on market44 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,961$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Monticello, WI?
$350,800.
What is the median sale price in Monticello, WI?
$332,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Monticello, WI?
Median days on market: 43.5 days.
What is typical rent in Monticello, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,230/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Monticello, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado.
Is Monticello, WI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A05.
What is the wildfire risk in Monticello, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Monticello, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Monticello, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Monticello, WI?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Monticello, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 2.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Monticello, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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