At a Glance
Median Income
$43,991
$21,667 per capita
Home Value
$222,000
Zillow: $367,999
Median Rent
$1,118/mo
36.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
527/100K
2,591/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
74.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
30.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Monroe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monroe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monroe a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monroe residents earn a median household income of $43,991 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,667. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,366 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monroe is $222,000 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,999. Median rent is $1,118/month, with 36.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Monroe reports 527 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,591/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
74.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monroe has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population15,336
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density979/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,991
Per Capita$21,667
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty30.1%
County GDP$4,338M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
B+
Home Value$222,000
Rent$1,118
Ownership39.6%
Zillow$367,999
Housing Units5,024
Rent Burden36.2%
Crime
F
Violent527/100K
Property2,591/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault388/100K
Burglary410/100K
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,791/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation891 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+74.6%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Monroe was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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