At a Glance
Median Income
$59,532
$30,892 per capita
Home Value
$161,500
Zillow: $223,301
Median Rent
$898/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
521/100K
1,122/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
18.7% smoking rate
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+
2.9 / 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 $59,532 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,892. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,514 business establishments, including 276 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monroe is $161,500 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,301. Median rent is $898/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Monroe reports 521 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,122/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monroe has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population20,330
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density2,246/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,532
Per Capita$30,892
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$8,136M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,164
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,500
Rent$898
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$223,301
Housing Units9,011
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent521/100K
Property1,122/100K
Health
Obesity43.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation589 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Monroe was founded in 1817.
The median home in Monroe was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.