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Monterey, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Highland County County
Monterey, VA
At a Glance
How Monterey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monterey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Monterey a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Monterey residents earn a median household income of $58,656 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,886. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monterey is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,642. Median rent is $1,006/month, with 40.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Monterey reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,392/100K.
Education
75.3% of adults in Monterey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (123% above the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monterey has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.