Alright, Household incomes average around $110,806 in Monroe. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Does this match your experience?
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Quinn Anderson
seconding this
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Josiah N.
I've been living here for 7 years and I'd say it's not perfect but it works for me. The housing market is better than expected compared to other places I've lived. Overall Hope this helps!.
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Ruby Foster
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Katherine M.
As someone who grew up here, it's not perfect but it works for me. A lot has changed in the past few years though. food scene used to be much competitive but now it's excellent.
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Oliver Chavez
Weather-wise, the summers are challenging and winters are pricey. You get used to it after the first year.
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Isaiah Anderson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 15 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the school system is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The The Heights side vs the Old Town side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Hannah
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value school system, you'll love it. The healthcare is genuinely average and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (Springfield) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Chicago, be prepared for the culture shock. cost of living is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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