Monticello, IN

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Population
5,595
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
678 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$149,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$927/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,798
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Monticello is a welcoming small town in White County, Indiana, nestled right between Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman. Home to around 5,500 residents, the community comes alive every summer as boaters, campers, and visitors head to the historic Indiana Beach amusement park. Throughout the rest of the year, Monticello settles into a relaxed, friendly pace centered around its downtown courthouse square, local shops, and neighborhood diners.

Families are served by the Twin Lakes school district, and leisure time often revolves around the water, from weekend fishing to dinner cruises aboard the Madam Carroll. Local clinics, grocery stores, and parks easily cover day-to-day needs, while bigger opportunities are just down the road. Lafayette and Purdue University are about 35 minutes away for expanded healthcare and employment, giving residents a peaceful lakeside lifestyle with city conveniences close by.

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