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Monroe, NE
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Monroe, NE
At a Glance
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)
Is Monroe a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Monroe residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,791. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,157 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monroe is $115,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,603. Median rent is $892/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Monroe reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,702/100K.
Education
9.8% of adults in Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monroe has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.