At a Glance
Median Income
$49,339
$27,827 per capita
Home Value
$204,500
Zillow: $266,545
Median Rent
$657/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
465/100K
3,844/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Monte Vista Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monte Vista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monte Vista a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monte Vista residents earn a median household income of $49,339 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,827. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 500 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monte Vista is $204,500 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,545. Median rent is $657/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Monte Vista reports 465 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,844/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.1% of adults in Monte Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monte Vista has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,178
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,583/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,339
Per Capita$27,827
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$580M
Avg Weekly Wage$943
Housing
A
Home Value$204,500
Rent$657
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$266,545
Housing Units1,780
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent465/100K
Property3,844/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault318/100K
Burglary612/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death14,091/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain9.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,664 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Monte Vista was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.