At a Glance
Median Income
$66,858
$28,060 per capita
Home Value
$380,500
Zillow: $469,807
Median Rent
$1,137/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
141/100K
1,204/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
251 sunny days/yr
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 $66,858 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,060. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% 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 $469,807. 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 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,204/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population11,176
Median Age26.2 yrs
Density4,989/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,858
Per Capita$28,060
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$3,143M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
Housing
B
Home Value$380,500
Rent$1,137
Ownership45.5%
Zillow$469,807
Housing Units3,731
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent141/100K
Property1,204/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault85/100K
Burglary122/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,465/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation201 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Monmouth was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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