Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Monticello
Monticello, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,378
Population
15,423
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A park-filled city on the mighty Mississippi.
Riverfront
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Parks
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Great Downtown
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Family-Friendly
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Ideal Location
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Monticello sits along the Mississippi River about 37 miles northwest of Minneapolis, and every winter, thousands of trumpeter swans flock to the city's Swan Park — one of the most striking natural spectacles in Minnesota. With 28 city parks and miles of winding trails, outdoor life here is woven into the everyday routine. Montissippi Regional Park and Lake Maria State Park offer hiking, fishing, and camping, while the downtown strip keeps things lively with local shops and dining. The annual Riverfest celebration draws the whole community to the riverfront each year, giving the city a small-town energy that sets it apart from the busier metro areas to the south and east.
Renters will find a solid mix of options, from spacious townhomes and ground-level units to newer apartment communities that reflect the city's steady growth. Studios and one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans are well represented across the rental market. Whether you're commuting to St. Cloud or heading into the Twin Cities via I-94, Monticello delivers an accessible location without sacrificing a genuine connection to nature and neighborhood character.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,991
Average: $90,273
Education
3,245
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,507
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Monticello has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Monticello, MN is $1,353 for a studio, $1,379 for one bedroom, $1,627 for two bedrooms, and $1,908 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Monticello has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,379/month
781 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Monticello, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
788 Students
Public
Grades K-5
593 Students
Swan River Montessori Charter School
Public
Grades K-5
164 Students
Public
Grades K-5
20 Students
Little Mountain Elementary - Snw
Public
Grades K-5
8 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
946 Students
Monticello Middle School - Snw
Public
Grades 6-8
8 Students
Public
Grades K-12
5 Students
Monticello Extended School Year
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,305 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
39 Students
Public
Grades K-12
5 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
5 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.