Lake Monticello
Census-designated place in Fluvanna County, Virginia
Lake Monticello is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fluvanna County, Virginia, with 10,126 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 371 ft (113 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Palmyra, 5.5 miles SE.
- 10,126residents (2020 Census)
- 371 ftelevation · 113 m
- 8.8 sq miland area · 22.9 km²
- 1,145 / sq mipopulation density
- 22974ZIP code
About Lake Monticello
Lake Monticello, a private gated community, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fluvanna County, Virginia, United States. The population was 10,126 at the 2020 census. The community is centered on a man-made lake of the same name, which is formed by a dam on a short tributary of the nearby Rivanna River. Lake Monticello is part of the Charlottesville metropolitan area. Lake Monticello was developed in the 1960s as a summer vacation home community but quickly evolved into a bedroom community of Charlottesville, and to a lesser extent of Richmond. It has a sizable retirement age population.
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Living in Lake Monticello
- Median household income
- $106,818
- Median home value
- $325,900
- Median rent
- $1,981/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Lake Monticello had 10,126 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,126 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,145 per sq mi (442 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Monticello at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fluvanna County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 10,126 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.85 sq mi (22.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km²) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9199° N, 78.3318° W |
| ZIP code | 22974 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5143424 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Monticello
- Palmyra5.5 mi SE
- Rivanna5.8 mi NW
- Keswick6.7 mi N
- Pantops9.9 mi NW
- Scottsville11.4 mi SW
- Charlottesville11.7 mi NW
- University of Virginia13.0 mi NW
- Rio13.5 mi NW
- Columbia14.7 mi SE
- Hollymead15.0 mi NW
- Esmont15.5 mi SW
- North Garden16.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Monticello
What county is Lake Monticello in?
Lake Monticello is in Fluvanna County, Virginia.
What is the population of Lake Monticello, VA?
10,126 people lived in Lake Monticello at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Monticello, VA?
The ZIP code of Lake Monticello is 22974.
What is the elevation of Lake Monticello?
371 feet (113 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Monticello?
Palmyra (5.5 mi), Rivanna (5.8 mi), Keswick (6.7 mi), Pantops (9.9 mi), Scottsville (11.4 mi).
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