Monticello may be past the glitz and glamour of its resort town days, but that's not entirely a bad thing. In lieu of crowded casinos and summer tourists, this historic village, dating back to the early 1800s, shows that it's matured with age. Quiet country lanes and the undulating peaks of the Catskills give residents a chance to slow down and appreciate the benefits of small town living. With just under 7000 residents, you're likely to know your neighbors in Monticello, and when you want a bit of anonymity, New York is just a drive away.

Planned by brothers John Patterson and Samuel F. Jones, Monticello's wide streets and elegant square didn't come to fruition organically. The town's founding brothers imagined creating a village worthy of the name it shares with the original Monticello, and with careful planning, they succeeded. Now, locals are more likely to catch up on the chairlift at Holiday Mountain or while antiquing on the weekends than at slot machines and grand mountain resorts, but the beauty and convenient location that inspired Monticello's rapid growth still exists today. Whatever has brought you to Monticello, make sure you're able to fully enjoy your new home by investing in an ADT monitored security system.