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Encore at Monroe, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Encore at Monroe is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 713. Residents earn $72,896 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
713 Population 3,753/sq mi density
$72,896 Median Income $48,006 per capita
$463,900 Home Value
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,896 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$463,900 home value
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,896
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $463,900
65% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.6%
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.6%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.0%
51% lower than US avg

How Encore at Monroe Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population713
Median Age75.8 yrs
Density3,753/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,896
Per Capita$48,006
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$86,705M
Commute41 min

Housing

B
Home Value$463,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units275
Rent Burden28.2%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Uninsured10.0%
Smoking12.3%
Depression17.4%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute41 min
Broadband96.3%
Libraries32

Is Encore at Monroe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Encore at Monroe receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Encore at Monroe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Encore at Monroe is $72,896, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Encore at Monroe is $463,900, making it a premium housing market at 65% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Encore at Monroe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 29.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Encore at Monroe has a population of 713 with a density of 3,753 people per square mile. The median age is 75.8 years, 95% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.3%).

Population

713
Total Population
3,753
People / sq mi
75.8yrs
Median Age
95% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.3%
Female 60.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Encore at Monroe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.3%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.7%
35% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Encore at Monroe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Encore at Monroe is $72,896, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Encore at Monroe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,896
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$48,006
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
IRS Avg AGI$97,759

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.0%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)25,382
County GDP$86,705M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,863
Healthcare2,497
Retail2,447
Manufacturing649

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,677
205% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Encore at Monroe is $463,900, 65% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$463,900
65% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units275
Median Year Built2004

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,677
205% above US avg
Effective Rate2.30%
In Encore at Monroe, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.0% of residents lack health insurance. 12.3% are current smokers. 17.4% report depression. 25.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Encore at Monroe vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.6%
8% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.1%
Cancer6.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.3%
12% below US avg
Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity25.0%
Depression17.4%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress11.9%
Short Sleep40.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured10.0%
16% above US avg
Checkup Rate78.3%
Dental Visits64.5%
Premature Death5,499/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access97.0%
Healthcare Facilities2,497
Encore at Monroe has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.5 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall29.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density3,753/sq mi
Coordinates40.3196°N, 74.4671°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34023
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 8-point margin. 96.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.5%
D 52.5%

Winner: Democrat by 8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.6%
6% below US avg
High School+96.5%
Graduate Degree+15.8%
School Test Score6.24
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,753/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.3%
Public Libraries32
Healthcare Facilities2,497
Restaurants1,863
Retail Stores2,447

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)64

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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