5.5 out of 10

Monticello

45.3035419019451 -93.7979913791854

Great for

Childcare
Clean & Green
Internet Access
Medical Facilities
Neighborly Spirit

Not great for

Nightlife
Shopping Options
Eating Out

Who lives here?

Professionals
Singles
Families with kids
Retirees

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Reviews

mnmarty03

3/5 rating details

Neighborly Spirit 4/5
Safe & Sound 4/5
Clean & Green 4/5
Pest Free 4/5
Peace & Quiet 4/5
Eating Out 2/5
Nightlife 1/5
Parks & Recreation 4/5
Shopping Options 1/5
Gym & Fitness 3/5
Internet Access 4/5
Lack of Traffic 3/5
Cost of Living 3/5
Resale or Rental Value 3/5
Public Transport 4/5
Medical Facilities 4/5
Schools 4/5
Childcare 4/5

2yrs+

"Up & Coming Suburb"

Monticello is a city right on I-94, about 45 minutes northwest of the Twin Cities. The school system is good, with a high school that is only about 10 years old. The facilities are state-of-the-art and well done.

The town itself has some shopping and restuarants. There are mainly a couple large department stores (Target, WalMart, Home Depot) as well as a scrapbook specialty store, and others. Larger shopping is available by driving 1/2 hour either west to St. Cloud or East to Maple Grove and the Twin Cities.

The town is located a short distance from a lot of things. A day in the metro area is not a long trip, and it's plausible to travel there even just for a concert, a museum, or even just dinner. Monticello is also close to the country, so living in the country is plausible as well.

It's a great town that is becoming a suburb a little more every day! The ultimate in country "city" life.

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