At a Glance
Median Income
$67,265
$29,277 per capita
Home Value
$270,600
Zillow: $348,131
Median Rent
$1,216/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
932/100K
5,279/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
320 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monroe residents earn a median household income of $67,265 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,277. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 53,030 business establishments, including 3,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monroe is $270,600 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,131. Median rent is $1,216/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Monroe reports 932 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 145% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,279/100K. The murder rate is 5.6/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monroe has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population35,596
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,106/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,265
Per Capita$29,277
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$186,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A
Home Value$270,600
Rent$1,216
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$348,131
Housing Units12,621
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent932/100K
Property5,279/100K
Murder5.6/100K
Assault626/100K
Burglary963/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation640 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed228 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Monroe was founded in 1843.
The median home in Monroe was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 228 Mbps.
There are 3,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.
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