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Moving to Monticello, MN
$384,900Median listing price
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About Monticello
Monticello (MON-tiss-EL-oh) is a city on the Mississippi River at the northern edge of Wright County, Minnesota — about halfway between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud. Population 14,455 at the 2020 census, making it one of Wright County's largest cities.
Home prices in Monticello
The median listing price in Monticello is $384,900.
Top places in Monticello
- Swan Park / Mississippi Drive
- Mississippi River at Ellison Park
- Lake Maria State Park
- Montissippi Regional Park and Harry Larsen Memorial Park
- Bertram Chain of Lakes
- 28 city-owned parks and 19 miles of paved pathways (per city marketing doc).
- Monticello Country Club
- Emagine Monticello
- Monticello City Hall/Community Center
Commuting from Monticello
- Car commute via I-94 (per city marketing doc) — fast freeway access.
- About halfway between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud (per city marketing doc).
- Approximate drive to downtown Minneapolis: **~35–45 minutes** (approximate); to downtown St. Paul: **~45–55 minutes** (approximate).
Monticello FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Monticello, MN?
The median listing price in Monticello is $384,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Monticello, MN?
Car commute via I-94 (per city marketing doc) — fast freeway access.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.