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Monticello, UT

Monticello, UT.

Population: 2,731 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Monticello, UT is $335,972 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $430,575 after a median 332 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with avalanche, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$335,972

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

332

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$335,972
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+5.6%
5-year appreciation
+21.5%
10-year appreciation
+107.2%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$337,073
House Price Index (state)
737.5 (+1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$430,575
Median list price
$334,950
Median price per sqft
$220
1-year sale-price change
+26.3%
Median days on market
332 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
101.9%
Active listings
15

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$797/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,042/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,573/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.4 : 1
Schools include
Monticello High, Monticello School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, landslide, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Monticello Mill Tailings (USDOE) (17 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
29.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
274
Days with Moderate air quality
86
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Canyonlands National Park (35 mi)
National parks include
Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Hovenweep National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Monticello Airport (MXC) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SAN JUAN HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+68 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
42.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,812
Households with broadband internet
71.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,141
Average weekly wage
$985
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Other Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
55

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

How it compares

MonticelloState medianUS median
Median home value$335,972$489,073$288,527
Median sale price$430,575$497,250$325,000
Median days on market332 days53 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,812$1,857$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, UT?
$335,972.
What is the median sale price in Monticello, UT?
$430,575.
How long do homes take to sell in Monticello, UT?
Median days on market: 332 days.
What is typical rent in Monticello, UT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,042/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Monticello, UT?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, landslide, lightning, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Monticello, UT?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Monticello, UT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Monticello, UT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Monticello, UT?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Monticello, UT?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Monticello, UT?
Regional Price Parity: 98.9 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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