Monticello MN

Why Live in Monticello?

If you're looking for a charming but vibrant small city you've found it in Monticello, MN. Located between St. Cloud and the Twin Cities, the eastern portion of Monticello sits right on the grand Mississippi River. This bustling little town boasts entertainment, retail, and plenty of beautiful outdoor parks for sports and recreation. According to nerdwallet, Monticello is the number one city for young families in Minnesota. It's the perfect place to raise a family, and a haven you can call home. Raul Sanchez, Twin Cities Realtor, combines his knowledge of Monticello and real estate expertise to guide you in your search for your next home.

Schools

You want to ensure your children are attending excellent schools and Monticello boasts just that. From Little Mountain Elementary to the Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School, parent reviews agree that the Monticello school system gives students an outstanding education.

Culture and Entertainment

For a small town, Monticello has much to offer culturally and for entertainment. Movie fans can find what they're looking for at the Monticello 15 Theater, which offers a Family Movie Series, and for golf aficionados there is the semi-private Monticello Country Club, open to members and the public. The Foul Line Sports Grill and Bar, is perfect for a fun night out as it also includes an arcade and bowling alley. For fitness fans there's the Monticello Community Center with a pool and fitness center as well Apotheosis, which offers yoga classes. The town also has The Great River Regional Library, offering Toddler Time and Story Time.

Parks and Recreation

Monticello is part of the National Great River Road and the Mississippi River trail. It's an ideal place to hike and bike and to enjoy the miles of trails and many beautiful city owned parks. The Great River Road in Monticello is an on and off road segment that outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy. There is also the Bertram Chain of Lakes, a 1,200 preserved natural area that includes kayaking, hiking trails, swimming, playgrounds and an amphitheater.

Employment

Proximity to larger cities like St. Cloud and the Twin Cities make this community an ideal spot to raise a family while being close to more employment opportunities. Employment resources in Monticello are available on the City of Monticello site. From BestPlaces.net, "The unemployment rate in Monticello is 3.70 percent (U.S. avg. is 5.20%). Recent job growth is positive and Monticello jobs have Increased by 1.57 percent."

Monticello Homes Value

From City-Data.com, the median value of homes in Monticello in 2013 was $162,664, with a median income of $72,974. Monticello is a good investment in the future, being just off of I94 and 35 minutes commute to Minneapolis, as it is a growing city. With close proximity to larger cities and the addition of big name stores like Target and Walmart Super Center, values are going up in this family friendly community. According to the Monticello Chamber of Commerce, Monticello was rated as one of the fasted growing cities in MN (2011).

Monticello Real Estate

Raul Sanchez Realtor is your knowledgeable, home town realtor. You can trust that he and the professionals at Monticello Real Estate will expertly guide you in your search for your new home.

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