At a Glance
Median Income
$40,673
$10,960 per capita
Home Value
$113,500
Zillow: $468,210
Median Rent
$1,391/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
30.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
14.1% smoking rate
How Monmouth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monmouth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monmouth a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monmouth residents earn a median household income of $40,673 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,960. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monmouth is $113,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,210. Median rent is $1,391/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
10.3% of adults in Monmouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
69.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monmouth has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population168
Median Age24.3 yrs
Density542/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born31.0%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$40,673
Per Capita$10,960
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty30.3%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,500
Rent$1,391
Ownership54.1%
Zillow$468,210
Housing Units55
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation278 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+69.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Monmouth was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
31.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.