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City of Monticello, Minnesota

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About homes in Monticello

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Monticello in Wright County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1999Median year built1U.S. 1980
19%Built before 1980113% built since 2010
2000Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1995
52%Detached single-family121% in 5+ unit buildings
65%Owner-occupied172% statewide
$324kMedian home value1Minnesota median $329k

The median home in the city of Monticello was built in 1999, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Minnesota median of 1979. That is newer than the Wright County median of 1995.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Monticello's housing is recent: only 19% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 13% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 34%, dates from 2000-2009. That makes it an older stock than Wright County as a whole (32% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 2000s, the common first-time jobs are the first roof replacement, original water heater and HVAC, and warranty paperwork on anything still covered.

Owner-occupied homes in Monticello are newer than rentals: a median build year of 2000 against 1995.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components. Monticello has a mixed housing stock: 52% detached houses, 14% attached or townhouse units and 21% in buildings of five or more units. Mobile and manufactured homes are 9% of units.1 Manufactured homes take different roofing, skirting, anchoring and addition details from site-built houses, so say which kind of home it is when you call.

65% of occupied homes in Monticello are owner-occupied, below the Minnesota share of 72%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Monticello is valued at $323,700 (ACS), close to the Minnesota median of $329,300. Within Wright County the median is $358,900, so Monticello sits below it.1 Winters are long: the St Cloud Rgnl Ap station averages 172 nights a year at or below 32°F and 102 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions.

Hot days are uncommon: about 9 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is moderate, about 28 inches.2,3 Snowfall averages about 48 inches a year.2,3 Real snowfall means ice-and-water membrane, attic ventilation and roof load are standard parts of a roofing scope.

Heating dominates the year: about 8,490 heating degree days against 468 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Monticello sits in IECC climate zone 6A (Cold).4 Building permits in Monticello are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Monticello housing units by year built
Before 19404.8%
1940-19592.5%
1960-197911.6%
1980-199934.1%
2000-200934.4%
2010 or later12.6%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station St Cloud Rgnl Ap, 21.5 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Monticello, MN?

Most home remodeling projects in Monticello, MN land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Monticello?

The median home in the city of Monticello was built in 1999, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Minnesota median of 1979. That is newer than the Wright County median of 1995. Most of Monticello's housing is recent: only 19% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 13% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 34%, dates from 2000-2009. That makes it an older stock than Wright County as a whole (32% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does Monticello have?

Monticello has a mixed housing stock: 52% detached houses, 14% attached or townhouse units and 21% in buildings of five or more units. Mobile and manufactured homes are 9% of units. 65% of occupied homes in Monticello are owner-occupied, below the Minnesota share of 72%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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