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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Stella

Best apartments in Monroe under ?

Hey folks, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $161,500 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do? Any help is appreciated. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a ...

12 replies 7 upvotes housing
bella_local

Best restaurants in Monroe?

I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $161,500 on average. With a population of 20,330, Monroe is a small town. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thoughts?

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Waylon Carter

Raising a family in Monroe -thoughts?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Median household income is $59,532, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $898/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thanks in advance! Traffic can be...

9 replies 10 upvotes living
Grayson Thomas

Best neighborhoods in Monroe

Anyone else feel this way? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

14 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
Christian W.

Job hunting in Monroe -tips?

Hey folks, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Worth the trade-offs?

4 replies 8 upvotes jobs
Anna

Biggest downsides of living in Monroe?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 20,330, Monroe is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 20,330 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Does thi...

2 replies 7 upvotes best-worst
Carson Garcia

Monroe is underrated, change my mind

So, Homes are going for about $161,500 on average. Household incomes average around $59,532 in Monroe. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse....

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Stella

Is Monroe getting better or worse?

Just moved here 9 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Monroe sits at 286.9 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $161,500 on average. You can expect to pay around $898 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The su...

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Anna

Cost of living reality check -Monroe

Alright, Poverty rate is 16.1%, which is higher than I expected. Median household income is $59,532, which feels about average for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Thanks for reading.

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Grayson Thomas

Weekend activities in Monroe?

Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $161,500, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $898/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $59,532 in Monroe. The food scene here is ...

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