At a Glance
Median Income
$52,569
$20,499 per capita
Home Value
$84,600
Zillow: $189,047
Median Rent
$941/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
61.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.3%
17.0% smoking rate
How Monon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monon residents earn a median household income of $52,569 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,499. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monon is $84,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,047. Median rent is $941/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
7.7% of adults in Monon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
61.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monon has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,764
Median Age27.6 yrs
Density1,982/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born39.5%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,569
Per Capita$20,499
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$1,514M
Avg Weekly Wage$935
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,600
Rent$941
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$189,047
Housing Units649
Rent Burden23.4%
Health
Obesity48.3%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation681 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+61.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Monon was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
39.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.