Monte Vista, CO

Monte Vista, Colorado

Monte Vista, Colorado, in Rio Grande county, is 96 miles SW of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 112 miles SW of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city has a population of 4,529.

The People and Families of Monte Vista

In Monte Vista, about 54% of adults are married. Monte Vista is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monte Vista had a median family income of $33,780. Home offices are common in Monte Vista.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Monte Vista residents, with $45. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Monte Vista Housing

In Monte Vista, 62% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Monte Vista without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Monte Vista, 85% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Monte Vista; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Monte Vista strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Monte Vista, CO

Comparing Monte Vista to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Monte Vista Almanac

Monte Vista Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Monte Vista Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Monte Vista, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Monte Vista Public Libraries

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Monte Vista High Schools (2004)

MONTE VISTA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
349 PROSPECT
719-852-3586
Serves 311 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

SARGENT JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
7090 NORTH ROAD 2 EAST
719-852-4025
Serves 190 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

BYRON SYRING DELTA CENTER
345 PROSPECT
719-852-2212
A Non-traditional School
Serves 104 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 35.9

MONTE VISTA ON-LINE ACADEMY
345 EAST PROSPECT
719-852-2212
Serves 88 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 30.3

Monte Vista Colleges

(List of All Colorado Colleges)

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