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Monticello
  • Town in Iowa
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Cedar Rapids

Monticello

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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Monticello is a town in Iowa with a population of 3,994. Monticello is in Jones County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Monticello offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and retirees live in Monticello and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Monticello are above average.
    About Monticello...
    Population
    3,994
    Town near
    Cedar Rapids
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $124,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $629
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      463.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      283.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      644
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      179.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      7%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Monticello

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,851
    National
    $69,021
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