Monticello Public RecordsUtah

Monticello, San Juan, UT, features a homeownership rate of about 65%, with median home values around $225,000 in 2023. Median rent is approximately $900 per month. The housing stock includes single-family homes, some manufactured houses, and a few small apartment complexes. Property values have risen roughly 6% over the past year. Notable neighborhoods are near the city center and south toward Monticello Golf Club. San Juan County’s property tax rate averages 0.56%, lower than the national average, contributing to relatively affordable housing costs.

Monticello, San Juan County, Utah, relies primarily on personal vehicles for transportation, with over 90% of workers commuting by car and a vehicle ownership rate of nearly 97% of households having at least one vehicle. Public transit options are minimal or nonexistent, reflected by less than 1% transit usage. Average one-way commute times are around 14 minutes, well below the national average. State Route 191 and U.S. Route 491 are primary infrastructure corridors. Major employment hubs include local government, healthcare, mining, and tourism-focused businesses. Carpooling is moderate, at approximately 10% of commute patterns.

Monticello, San Juan County, UT (pop. ~1,900) is primarily served by San Juan Hospital, a 25-bed critical access facility, and the San Juan Health Department clinic. Around 16.5% of county residents are uninsured (vs. 9.6% statewide). The population is 52% white, 41% Native American. Common health concerns include diabetes (diagnosed in 12.7% of adults), hypertension, and chronic respiratory diseases. Physician access is limited, with approximately 1.8 primary care doctors per 10,000 residents, reflecting rural provider shortages. Medicaid enrollment is above state average, aiding access but also indicating reliance on public insurance.

As of the 2020 Census, Monticello, located in San Juan County, Utah, had a population of 1,824. The median age is 40.1 years. The gender split is roughly equal, with 51% male and 49% female. Racially, the city is 78% White, 14% Native American, 6% Hispanic or Latino (of any race), 1% Asian, and 1% identifying as two or more races, reflecting a modest but diverse community profile.

Monticello City in San Juan County, UT, is served primarily by the San Juan School District, with one main high school—Monticello High School—serving grades 7-12 and scoring around 6/10 on GreatSchools. There are two K-6 elementary schools in the area. Approximately 23% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The schools offer programs in STEM and athletics, and maintain a strong safety record, with reported incidents below state averages. Adult education opportunities exist via local community college outreach programs.