Housing
Located centrally in the Valley, Monte Vista is within easy, non-congested commuting distance of both farm and mountain homes. The town itself is composed of approximately 1,000 homes ranging in value from $45,000 to $170,000. Cozy bungalows and larger old Victorian homes with well-developed lawns, trees, and shrubs fill the central part of town while newer brick ranch and colonial homes with spacious yards sit on the outskirts. Small acreage for the "Sunday farmer" or the horse fancier are available in the area. Mountain cabins on trout-filled lakes and streams or in forests of aspens and pines are nearby and reasonably priced. Current rates for rental property are between $400 and $650.