At a Glance
Median Income
$36,521
$26,889 per capita
Home Value
$174,800
Zillow: $148,254
Median Rent
$823/mo
39.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,766/100K
6,579/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
32.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.8%
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°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+
2.6 / 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 $36,521 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,889. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,397 business establishments, including 313 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monroe is $174,800 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,254. Median rent is $823/month, with 39.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Monroe reports 1,766 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 365% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,579/100K. The murder rate is 18.9/100K.
Education
28.8% of adults in Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monroe has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population47,241
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,589/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,521
Per Capita$26,889
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty32.3%
County GDP$9,307M
Avg Weekly Wage$963
Housing
B+
Home Value$174,800
Rent$823
Ownership45.1%
Zillow$148,254
Housing Units20,930
Rent Burden39.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,766/100K
Property6,579/100K
Murder18.9/100K
Assault1,311/100K
Burglary1,305/100K
Health
Obesity49.8%
Diabetes18.7%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death13,455/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain55.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation118 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute18 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Monroe was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.519 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 313 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
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