Monticello – Southlake, Texas
The demographics of a place can be a fair indicator of how ‘neighborly’ a place is. Monticello has a neighborly feel with 96% owner-occupied homes and average household size of 3.2 members.
Quality of life is subjective and can depend on a variety of things. While some home buyers might want a walkable city that offers ample things to do closer to where they live, others might prefer the suburbs with their tranquil streets, peace, quiet, and proximity to open spaces and nature. For some, the idea of being car-dependent is unacceptable, while for others, a reasonable drive time to their favorite weekend hangout is a dream come true.
Taking that into account, it would be great to know what amenities are available in the neighborhood, and whether you can complete most of your daily tasks on foot. Monticello, Southlake has a walk score of 2 and a bike score of 13. Almost all errands require a car.
The nearest airport is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
It is not surprising to note that places with highly-rated public schools tend to have relatively higher home prices because of the perpetual demand for those neighborhoods. If you have children or plan on having in the future, checking out the nearby schools and their ratings is a good idea.
Carroll Elementary School (#2 in the metro), Robert H. Rockenbaugh Elementary School (#3 in the metro), and Glenhope Elementary School (#129 in the state) are among the 12 A+/A rated public elementary schools in the district. Eubanks Intermediate School (#7 in the metro), George Dawson Middle School (#4 in the metro), and university Prep (#46 in the state) are among 8 A+/A rated public middle schools in the district. Grapevine High School (#34 in metro), Colleyville Heritage High School (#19 in metro), and Keller High School (#39 in metro) are among 6 A+/A rated public high schools in the district.
Choosing an area with good school rating consistency is important. While the area you’re looking at right now might have great elementary schools for your young children, it’s well worth examining the middle and high schools they’ll grow up to attend. The nearby elementary school, middle school, and high school quality ratings from Niche are very similar. If you have children and desire a consistent school experience as they grow up, this neighborhood may be a good place to plant long-term roots.
Proximity to good daycare centers is extremely important, especially if the parents have a full-time jobs. For young families, there are plenty of options for childcare in Monticello, Southlake, including Pre School Academy, Bridget’s Pet Resort, Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool, and The Goddard School. Proximity to urgent care centers such as Urgent Care of Texas, Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care, and Primrose School at Hidden Lakes is also a plus.
There are also plenty of dining options for the residents of Monticello, Southlake. You can grab your morning cup of coffee from The Coffee Spot, Juice Bar, or Black Rock Coffee Bar and sit down for a relaxed weekend brunch at Another Broken Egg Cafe, Nekter Juice Bar, or All About Cha.
Dessert shops like Corner Bakery Cafe, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Celebrity Cafe & Bakery in Monticello, Southlake are great options for satisfying your sweet tooth. Residents love to order tacos from Costa Vida, Chuy’s Tex-Mex, or Another Broken Egg Cafe and burgers from Hopdoddy Southlake, Southlake Food Mart, or Bravo Development. Cielo, Sonic Drive-In, or Hopdoddy Southlake are some great spots for a fun dine-in experience.
Monticello, Southlake has quite a few grocery stores including Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care, Aldi, and Custom Foods Southwest.