Monroe, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Benton County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
897 Population 1,725/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $24,120 per capita
$292,700 Home Value $572,847 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$292,700 home value, $1,125/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Monroe, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,875
11% below
$24,120 per capita
Home Value
$292,700
4% above
Zillow: $572,847
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
3% below
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
20% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% below
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
89%
Home Value
104%
Rent
97%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Monroe a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $66,875 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,120. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,121 business establishments, including 245 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Monroe is $292,700 , 4% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $572,847. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

26.9% of adults in Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Monroe has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population897
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density1,725/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$24,120
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$6,267M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292

Housing

A
Home Value$292,700
Rent$1,125
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$572,847
Housing Units307
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death4,158/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.5 in/yr
Elevation292 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Monroe was founded in 1914.
The median home in Monroe was built in 1978.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.