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Monterey, TN


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Monterey, Tennessee

Monterey, Tennessee, in Putnam county, is 66 miles E of Murfreesboro, Tennessee (center to center) and 84 miles E of Nashville, Tennessee. The town contains a population of approximately 2,717.

The People and Families of Monterey

In Monterey, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monterey had a median family income of $28,603.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Monterey.

Monterey Housing

Monterey has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 59% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Monterey, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Monterey, TN

Comparing Monterey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults12
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents88
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
People Living Alone54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime57
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