Housing in Monticello, IL
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Redfin — January 2026Median Sale Price
$300,306
Median List Price
$239,900
Price Per Sq Ft
$138
Days on Market
70
Active Inventory
20
Months of Supply
2.0
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$262,941
ZHVI — January 2026
Price Trends
Source: RedfinMarket Competitiveness
Source: RedfinSold Above List
20.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
50.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.3%
Buyer's market
Market Activity
Source: RedfinHomes Sold
10
New Listings
7
Pending Sales
8
Price Per Square Foot
Source: RedfinMedian Sale $/SF
$138
Median List $/SF
$137
Monticello vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Monticello is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Rent Burden
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$196,000
Median Rent
$1,030
Total Housing Units
2,817
Vacancy Rate
4.5%
Owner Occupied
84.3%
Renter Occupied
15.7%
Median Property Tax
$3,405
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,256
Housing Types
The current median sale price in Monticello, IL is $300,306 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 70 days on the market. 20.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $138. The median rent is $1,030 per month (Census ACS). About 84.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1976. There are 2,817 total housing units.