Monroe Center, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Boone County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
415 Population 343/sq mi density
$91,563 Median Income $42,735 per capita
$148,000 Home Value $262,665 Zillow
$878 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$91,563 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,000 home value, $878/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Monroe Center, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,563
22% above
$42,735 per capita
Home Value
$148,000
47% below
Zillow: $262,665
Median Rent
$878/mo
25% below
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
25% below
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Monroe Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Monroe Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
122%
Home Value
53%
Rent
75%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Monroe Center a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Monroe Center residents earn a median household income of $91,563 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,735. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Monroe Center is $148,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,665. Median rent is $878/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

25.3% of adults in Monroe Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Monroe Center has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population415
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,563
Per Capita$42,735
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,000
Rent$878
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$262,665
Housing Units183
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,935/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation844 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Monroe Center was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.