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Monterey

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  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Tennessee
  • 10 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      C+
    Monterey is a town in Tennessee with a population of 2,845. Monterey is in Putnam County. Living in Monterey offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families and retirees live in Monterey and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Monterey are above average.
    Population
    2,845
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $114,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $526
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      65%
    • Own
      35%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      311.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      484.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,108
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      173.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      16%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      2%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      7%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      44%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      26%
      13%
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    Working in Monterey

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $30,797
    National
    $55,322
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      Monterey Reviews

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      Monterey is a small town of 3500. We are at a 2,000 ft elevation. Our summers are mile and usually cool because we are on the Cumberland Plateau. The city is currently extending our water and sewer services which will open commercial building opportunities close to I-40 exit 300. We are desperately in need of more business and job opportunities. We are more of a bedroom community. WE have recently added to our tourism opportunities. Our employment opportunities are very limited. We are 13 miles from Cookeville the county seat. which is the hub of the Upper Cumberland. Monterey is a great place to retire.
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      Its a small town and most everyone is very nice! As with all town's there are areas and people to avoid. There is not a lot to do, unfortunately. However, its very peaceful and comfortable.
      I have lived here most of my life. Taught school for 37 years and retired. Monterey is a laid back community of 3,000 population. We are a family oriented community. Our biggest drawback is lack of employment opportunities and very little night life. We only have two grocery stores along with Dollar General and Family Dollar. Most department stores are about 15 miles away.
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