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Monticello Real Estate Market Facts

$158,500Median home price
9% lower than Illinois
$913Median rent asked
1% lower than Illinois
80.3%Home owners
22% higher than Illinois
2.4People per home
8% lower than Illinois

A general summary of the real estate market in Monticello, IL is listed above. Properties in Monticello, IL average a cost of $158,500, which is 9% lower than the median home price for real estate located in Illinois. This means that the region of Monticello, IL is, on average, more affordable when compared to the remainder of Illinois. Since tenants living in Monticello, IL will pay an average of $913, the median rental cost is 1% lower than in Illinois. 80.3% of people in Monticello, IL own their own homes, and an average of 2.4 people inhabit each property. Monticello, IL has many assorted real estate listings available. These range from urban townhouses to inexpensive condos to luxurious residences. We make finding homes for sale and browsing real estate listings effortless. Simply use the search function above, and obtain filtered results according to price, location, bathrooms and bedrooms.

Monticello Home Affordability

$158,500Median home price
9% lower than Illinois
$76,632Median home income
29% higher than Illinois
2.1xHome price to income ratio
30% lower than Illinois

When starting your search for real estate in Monticello, IL, it is crucial to consider home affordability. When calculating home affordability, the ratio of home price to median household income is one of the methods that is applicable in doing so. On average, a home in Monticello, IL costs $158,500 while each household has an average income of $76,632. Consequently, the ratio of home price to household income is 2.1x; this ratio is 30% lower than the average in Illinois. Calculating the home affordability ratio involves dividing the average price of a home by the average income of homes in Monticello, IL. When the ratio of home price to income is relatively low, the implication is that homes are more affordable on the basis of the home price in comparison with the home income. Note that besides home price to median household income ratio, there are various other factors to put into consideration when determining if home affordability exists. Check the home affordability calculator shown below to calculate how much you can afford to pay for real estate in Monticello, IL.

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If you are looking to purchase real estate in Monticello, IL, it is imperative that it falls within your established budget range. Our home affordability calculation tool lets you figure out the price of your prospective home in Monticello, IL as the calculation is based on your salary, your debts and the amount of the down payment that you have available. If you want an even more detailed report, you can include more information such as mortgage terms, rates, property taxes, homeowners insurance and HOA dues. By adding in those additional details, you will be able to see a more accurate price of a home that you will be able to afford in Monticello, IL. This is a very useful tool because it prevents you from falling in love with a property that you will not be able to safely afford. The home affordability calculation tool is also a great way to manage your budget because you will be able to clearly see how much money you will be spending on home ownership, and how much money will be available for other livings costs and hopefully, savings.

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What will be my monthly costs if I purchase Monticello, IL real estate? There are various factors that determine the monthly cost of a home. Obviously, the major factor is the price of the home itself. However, beyond the price of the home,it is also important to consider the down payment, loan term, interest rate, property taxes, home insurance, HOA dues and PMI (private mortgage insurance). For homeowners who are able to put 20% or more towards a down payment, PMI payments can be completely emlinated, which saves a home owner money. Typical mortgage calculators have preset default values for these details, but they can be altered to give a potential buyer a more accurate depiction of the estimated monthly payment. When it comes to financing, a generally accepted recommendation is to keep the DTI (debt-to-income) ratio to no more than 36 percent, which means no more than 36 percent of your gross monthly income should go to paying all debts.

Monticello Demographics

5,609Population
1,470People / sq mile
41.5Median age
0.9:1Male/Female ratio

Nearby cities with low home prices

City, State	Population	Home Price	National Avg.
Weldon, IL	500	$62,900	66%
De Land, IL	461	$72,100	61%
De Witt, IL	221	$77,000	58%
Bement, IL	1,646	$87,700	53%
Ivesdale, IL	251	$88,100	52%
Monticello, IL	5,609	$158,500	14%

Cities with similar population

City, State	Population	Home Price	National Avg.
Portland, CT	5,607	$222,200	20%
Avra Valley, AZ	5,606	$85,500	54%
Morris Plains, NJ	5,612	$474,900	157%
Exeter, PA	5,605	$123,400	33%
South Apopka, FL	5,613	$98,900	46%
Monticello, IL	5,609	$158,500	14%

Source: The Monticello, IL housing data displayed above is derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).