Monticello, Fort Worth

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Monticello is a visually distinct neighborhood defined by its historic architecture and tree-lined streets near downtown Fort Worth. While it offers high walkability and strong appeal for pet owners, residents should be aware of significant aviation noise levels and the current challenges facing the local school district.

Key Highlights

Moderate PrivacyHighly WalkablePolished and SpaciousGreat for Dog WalkingSuburban BalanceVaried Urban EnergyHigh Noise LevelsModerate Air QualityPurely ResidentialHigh Insurance CoverageLargely ConservativeDiverse Age RangeModerate Flood Risk
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About Monticello

Located two miles west of downtown Fort Worth, the Monticello neighborhood sits on land that once served as an infantry training ground for the 36th Division of the Texas-Oklahoma National Guard during World War I. In 1928, developer William J. Bailey established the Monticello Land Company to transform the 160-acre tract into "the subdivision with a personality". The Kansas City landscape architecture firm Hare & Hare designed the neighborhood's gently curving, tree-lined streets. To maintain a cohesive aesthetic, early deed restrictions mandated that homes be built of brick, stone, or stucco, resulting in an elegant mix of Spanish Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, and Mediterranean-Classical Revival architecture. Local landmarks include the historic Harmon Park, funded in part by a 1920s donation from the Harmon Foundation.

The area maintains a cohesive residential identity, characterized by its mature landscapes and consistent architectural styles. Its proximity to downtown Fort Worth makes it a convenient location for those seeking a balance between urban accessibility and an established, quiet atmosphere. Residents benefit from high levels of walkability and access to local green spaces, which contribute to a strong sense of community and visual charm throughout the neighborhood.

Potential residents should consider the local acoustic environment, as aviation activity contributes to elevated noise levels. Furthermore, while the neighborhood offers a stable residential environment with high rates of health insurance coverage, families with school-aged children may find the current state of the Fort Worth Independent School District to be a significant factor in their decision-making process. The area is best suited for those who prioritize architectural character and neighborhood walkability over absolute quiet.

Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities

Privacy Index
Score: 5.3 out of 10

Variable spacing between homes and the presence of shared-wall multi-family units result in privacy levels that are slightly below the Fort Worth average. According to iHuus data, some areas feature closely spaced bungalows that offer less buffer between neighbors.

Ranked #169 in Fort Worth →
Walkability
Score: 8.3 out of 10

Pedestrians can rely on a consistent sidewalk network along main arterials and throughout the residential grid. This level of accessibility is notably higher than the Fort Worth average.

Ranked #80 in Fort Worth →
Visual Appeal
Score: 7.4 out of 10

Large homes and upscale amenities provide a visual experience that is more attractive than the Fort Worth average. While some areas feature standard urban density and apartment complexes, much of the neighborhood is characterized by spacious driveways and well-maintained properties.

Ranked #61 in Fort Worth →
Dog Friendliness
Score: 8.3 out of 10

Abundant green space from local parks and apartment courtyards provides more safe, connected walking paths than the Fort Worth average. Wide, traffic-separated routes make this area particularly suitable for pet owners, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #26 in Fort Worth →
Urban-Rural Index
Score: 5.9 out of 10

Residential streets and green spaces are distributed in roughly equal measure, though the area is less densely urbanized than the Fort Worth average. Some pockets feature a dense mix of mid-rise apartments and commercial blocks alongside tightly packed single-family homes.

Ranked #217 in Fort Worth →
Neighborhood Vibe
Score: 6 out of 10

Dynamic pockets of dense dining and social hubs coexist with quieter, suburban blocks and green spaces. This area offers more activity and a broader selection of amenities than the Fort Worth average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #31 in Fort Worth →
Acoustic Comfort
Score: 2.4 out of 10

Frequent disturbances from nearby railroad tracks and heavy freeway traffic characterize this area. According to iHuus data, acoustic comfort is significantly lower than the Fort Worth average.

Ranked #189 in Fort Worth →
Air Quality
Score: 4 out of 10

Air quality in this area fluctuates between acceptable and unhealthy levels, though it remains slightly better than the Fort Worth average according to iHuus data. Sensitive groups may experience occasional concern during certain periods.

Ranked #24 in Fort Worth →
Industrial Proximity
Score: 10 out of 10

Residential tranquility is a defining feature here, as no warehouses, industrial facilities, or heavy manufacturing sites are present. This area maintains a notably cleaner profile regarding industrial proximity compared to the Fort Worth average.

Ranked #1 in Fort Worth →
Health Insurance Coverage
Score: 7.9 out of 10

Health insurance access among residents is notably higher than the Fort Worth average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #64 in Fort Worth →
Ideological Lean
Score: 3 out of 10

Conservative residents form a significant majority here, representing a more right-leaning political landscape than the Fort Worth average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #151 in Fort Worth →
Population Age Profile
Score: 5.1 out of 10

A balanced mix of young adults, families, and older residents defines the community. This demographic variety is slightly more varied than the typical Fort Worth age profile, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #27 in Fort Worth →
Flood Safety
Score: 4.7 out of 10

Flood risk in this area is higher than the Fort Worth average, though current FEMA studies have not yet provided a detailed assessment of specific vulnerabilities. Residents should remain aware of potential uncertainty regarding precise flood zones according to iHuus data.

Ranked #93 in Fort Worth →

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Walkabilityavg 7.5
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Acoustic Comfortavg 4.12
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Privacy Indexavg 5.64
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Visual Appealavg 6.38
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Dog Friendlinessavg 6.57
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Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.92
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Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.56
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Health Insurance Coverageavg 5.8
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Air Qualityavg 3.68
Score: 4 out of 10
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Industrial Proximityavg 8.13
Score: 10 out of 10
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Flood Safetyavg 3.61
Score: 4.7 out of 10
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Ideological Leanavg 5.62
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Population Age Profileavg 4.51
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Fire Safety
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School Quality
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School Districts Serving Monticello

Fort Worth Independent School District
Grades K–12137 schoolsRatings 2–10/10
3/10
Benbrook ElElementary
10/10
South Hi Mount ElElementary
10/10
Westpark ElElementary
10/10
Alice D ContrerasElementary
10/10
Riverside Applied Lrn CtrElementary
10/10
De Zavala ElElementary
10/10
Christene C Moss ElElementary
10/10
Tanglewood ElElementary
10/10
Marine Creek Collegiate H SHigh
10/10
Im Terrell Academy For Stem And VpaHigh
10/10
Overton Park ElElementary
10/10
Young Men's Leadership AcademyHigh
10/10
World Languages InstituteHigh
10/10
Tarrant Co College South/Fort Worth Collegiate H SHigh
10/10
Rolling Hills ElElementary
10/10
Texas Academy Of BiomedicalHigh
10/10
Young Women's Leadership AcademyHigh
10/10
Glen Park ElElementary
8/10
Maude I Logan ElElementary
8/10
Luella Merrett ElElementary
8/10
Meadowbrook ElElementary
8/10
Mitchell Boulevard ElElementary
8/10
North Hi Mount ElElementary
8/10
Oakhurst ElElementary
8/10
Paschal H SHigh
8/10
M L Phillips ElElementary
8/10
Trimble Technical H SHigh
8/10
Versia Williams ElElementary
8/10
Washington Heights ElElementary
8/10
Waverly Park ElElementary
8/10
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn CtrElementary
8/10
Applied Learning AcadMiddle
8/10
Mclean 6Th GradeMiddle
8/10
Lowery RoadElementary
8/10
Cesar Chavez PriElementary
8/10
Lily B Clayton ElElementary
8/10
Richard J Wilson ElElementary
8/10
Westcliff ElElementary
8/10
Worth Heights ElElementary
8/10
Success H SHigh
8/10
Daggett MontessoriElementary
8/10
Mcrae ElElementary
8/10
Dolores Huerta ElElementary
8/10
Benbrook Middle/High SchoolHigh
8/10
John T White ElElementary
8/10
Carter Park ElElementary
6/10
Carter-Riverside H SHigh
6/10
Manuel Jara ElElementary
6/10
Como ElElementary
6/10
Daggett ElElementary
6/10
Diamond Hill-Jarvis H SHigh
6/10
Forest Oak MiddleMiddle
6/10
Hubbard ElElementary
6/10
Natha Howell ElElementary
6/10
O D Wyatt H SHigh
6/10
Rosemont MiddleMiddle
6/10
Sam Rosen ElElementary
6/10
David K Sellars ElElementary
6/10
South Hills ElElementary
6/10
J T Stevens ElElementary
6/10
Sunrise - Mcmillan ElElementary
6/10
Bonnie BraeElementary
6/10
Seminary Hills Park ElElementary
6/10
Woodway ElElementary
6/10
Arlington Heights H SHigh
6/10
Burton Hill ElElementary
6/10
Elder MiddleMiddle
6/10
Greenbriar ElElementary
6/10
Mclean MiddleMiddle
6/10
Meacham MiddleMiddle
6/10
Morningside ElElementary
6/10
Charles Nash ElElementary
6/10
North Side H SHigh
6/10
Oaklawn ElElementary
6/10
A M Pate ElElementary
6/10
Carroll Peak ElElementary
6/10
Polytechnic H SHigh
6/10
Ridglea Hills ElElementary
6/10
Sagamore Hill ElElementary
6/10
Bruce Shulkey ElElementary
6/10
Southwest H SHigh
6/10
Springdale ElElementary
6/10
Stripling MiddleMiddle
6/10
Kirkpatrick MiddleMiddle
6/10
Bill J Elliott ElElementary
6/10
Pk Satellite CentersPrekindergarten
6/10
George Clarke ElElementary
4/10
Daggett MiddleMiddle
4/10
S S Dillow ElElementary
4/10
Dunbar H SHigh
4/10
Eastern Hills H SHigh
4/10
Van Zandt-Guinn ElElementary
4/10
Helbing ElElementary
4/10
Atwood Mcdonald ElElementary
4/10
Meadowbrook MiddleMiddle
4/10
Moore M H ElElementary
4/10
Maudrie Walton ElElementary
4/10
Western Hills ElElementary
4/10
Western Hills H SHigh
4/10
Int'l Newcomer AcadMiddle
4/10
Western Hills PriElementary
4/10
Boulevard HeightsOther
4/10
Diamond Hill ElElementary
4/10
J Martin Jacquet MiddleMiddle
4/10
East Handley ElElementary
4/10
Harlean Beal ElElementary
4/10
Kirkpatrick ElElementary
4/10
Monnig MiddleMiddle
4/10
Riverside MiddleMiddle
4/10
W J Turner ElElementary
4/10
Westcreek ElElementary
4/10
South Hills H SHigh
4/10
Jean Mcclung MiddleMiddle
4/10
Hazel Harvey Peace ElElementary
4/10
William James MiddleMiddle
2/10
Leonard MiddleMiddle
2/10
Morningside MiddleMiddle
2/10
West Handley ElElementary
2/10
T A Sims ElElementary
2/10
Edward Briscoe ElElementary
2/10
Rufino Mendoza Sr ElElementary
2/10
Eastern Hills ElElementary
2/10
W M Green ElElementary
2/10
Wedgwood MiddleMiddle
2/10
Clifford Davis ElElementary
2/10
Detent CtrHigh
Not rated
Jo Kelly Sp EdOther
Not rated
Assessment CtrOther
Not rated
Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed ProgramSecondary
Not rated
Fw Rgnl Program For DeafElementary
Not rated
Metro OpportunityHigh
Not rated
Insights Learning CenterElementary
Not rated
Tarrant Youth RecoverySecondary
Not rated
Transition CtrHigh
Not rated
Women's HavenOther
Not rated
Children's Medical CtrOther
Not rated
Bridge AssocHigh
Not rated

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monticello a walkable neighborhood?
Yes, it is highly walkable compared to the city average, allowing residents to reach local services and green spaces on foot with ease.
What is the noise level like in Monticello?
The neighborhood experiences significant noise due to aviation traffic, which results in higher decibel levels than many other parts of Fort Worth.
How are the schools in the Monticello area?
The neighborhood is served by the Fort Worth Independent School District, which is currently facing systemic financial and operational challenges that prospective families should consider.
Is Monticello pet-friendly?
The area is well-suited for dog owners, with high scores for dog friendliness and access to local parks for exercise and recreation.

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