At a Glance
Median Income
$103,638
$40,173 per capita
Home Value
$264,000
Zillow: $357,133
Median Rent
$1,575/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
1,622/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.9%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
13.1% 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?
B+
3.8 / 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 $103,638 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,173. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,527 business establishments, including 439 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monroe is $264,000 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,133. Median rent is $1,575/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Monroe reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,622/100K.
Education
38.9% of adults in Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monroe has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population15,024
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density952/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,638
Per Capita$40,173
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$18,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,338
Housing
A+
Home Value$264,000
Rent$1,575
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$357,133
Housing Units5,464
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent116/100K
Property1,622/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation822 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.9%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Monroe was built in 2001.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 439 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.