At a Glance
Median Income
$89,571
$51,933 per capita
Home Value
$226,400
Zillow: $336,585
Violent Crime
78/100K
1,465/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Monee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monee a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monee residents earn a median household income of $89,571 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,933. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,924 business establishments, including 1,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monee is $226,400 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,585. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Monee reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,465/100K. The murder rate is 19.5/100K.
Education
27.2% of adults in Monee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monee has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,104
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,105/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,571
Per Capita$51,933
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$226,400
Rent
Ownership96.6%
Zillow$336,585
Housing Units2,527
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property1,465/100K
Murder19.5/100K
Assault39/100K
Burglary371/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation790 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute36 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Monee was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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