At a Glance
Median Income
$110,806
$40,559 per capita
Home Value
$404,200
Zillow: $522,033
Median Rent
$1,984/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,448/100K
3,052/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.7%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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+
3.6 / 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 $110,806 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,559. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monroe is $404,200 , 43% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $522,033. Median rent is $1,984/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Monroe reports 1,448 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 281% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,052/100K.
Education
39.7% of adults in Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monroe has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population9,466
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density2,712/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,806
Per Capita$40,559
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$404,200
Rent$1,984
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$522,033
Housing Units2,996
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,448/100K
Property3,052/100K
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation613 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.7%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Monroe was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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