Monmouth, OR

Monmouth, OR

At a Glance

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)

Is Monmouth a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Monmouth residents earn a median household income of $66,858 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,060. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,330 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Monmouth is $380,500 , 35% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $475,714. Median rent is $1,137/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Monmouth reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 999/100K.

Education

27.9% of adults in Monmouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Monmouth has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches.

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