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See what Lake Monticello, VA has to offer.

Who Lives Here

Lake Monticello Demographics

Education

High School

11%

Associate's

25%

Bachelor's

16%

Master's

11%

Doctorate

37%

Family Size

2 people

53%

3 people

21%

4 people

11%

5 people

8%

6+ people

7%

Household Income

0-50k

25%

50-100k

38%

100-150k

20%

150-200k

13%

200k+

4%

Age

0-10

13%

10-20

12%

20-45

27%

45-65

26%

65+

22%

Getting Around Lake Monticello

Lake Monticello Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

14%

15-30 Mins

27%

30-40 Mins

33%

40-60 Mins

19%

60+ Mins

8%

What Renters Are Saying

Lake Monticello Features

Area Has Kids Play Outside

Yes

Say 3 of 3 renters

Noise Late At Night

No

Say 3 of 3 renters

Area Has Litter

No

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Nice Views

Yes

Say 3 of 3 renters

Pet Friendly

Yes

Say 3 of 3 renters

Area Has Potholes

No

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Quiet Area

Yes

Say 3 of 3 renters

Good Place To Raise A Family

Yes

Say 3 of 3 renters

Busy Streets

No

Say 2 of 3 renters

Mostly Older Buildings

No

Say 2 of 3 renters

Near Grocery Stores

Yes

Say 2 of 3 renters

Near Highways

Yes

Say 2 of 3 renters

Nearby Parks

Yes

Say 2 of 3 renters

Near Schools

Yes

Say 2 of 3 renters

Safe For Families

Yes

Say 2 of 3 renters

Well Lit

Yes

Say 2 of 3 renters

Maintained Yards

Yes

Say 2 of 3 renters

Near Downtown

No

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Tree Lined Streets

No

Say 2 of 3 renters

Mostly Newer Buildings

No

Say 3 of 3 renters

Lake Monticello Education

Schools

Percentage: 4/54/5

School Score

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Top Schools in Lake Monticello

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All About

Living in Lake Monticello, VA

Lake Monticello, Virginia is a small city with slightly more than 10,000 residents. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (22%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. Renters tend to be in the minority in Lake Monticello, and 82% of residents own their homes. With an average rent of $1,447 a month, exceeding the state average by $162 per month, relatively high rent costs may be playing a role in the higher levels of ownership.

With an average commute time of about 35 minutes, slower than most cities in the state, Lake Monticello residents have found that getting to work takes some patience. Driving is the typical way to get to work, chosen by 42% of residents, while public transportation isn't used widely. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

Lake Monticello has a high concentration of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 14% have earned a Master's or a Doctoral degree. In addition, 16% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Many Lake Monticello residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, retail, and education. Together, these industries make up 21% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of the city's population works in management, making it the top field in the city. With an average annual income of around $85K, Lake Monticello workers earn roughly the same as the average Virginia resident. However, Lake Monticello compares more favorably to the national average ($73,345).