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Monroe, PA

Pennsylvania · Bradford County

Monroe is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 562. Residents earn $57,250 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
562 Population 1,147/sq mi density
$57,250 Median Income $34,662 per capita
$175,000 Home Value
$775 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,250 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,000 home value, $775/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,250
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $175,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.9%
35% lower than US avg
Median Rent $775
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How Monroe Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population562
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,147/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,250
Per Capita$34,662
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$6,798M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$175,000
Rent$775
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units285
Rent Burden23.6%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI35 (Good)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation761 ft (232 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.78

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.1%
Libraries10

Is Monroe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Monroe receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Monroe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Monroe is $57,250, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Monroe is $175,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Monroe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches, including 37.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Monroe has a population of 562 with a density of 1,147 people per square mile. The median age is 39.7 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%).

Population

562
Total Population
1,147
People / sq mi
39.7yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Monroe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Monroe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Monroe is $57,250, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Monroe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,250
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,662
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
IRS Avg AGI$73,160

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,525
County GDP$6,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants116
Healthcare150
Retail235
Manufacturing54

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,894
40% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.8 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Monroe is $175,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $775 (33% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$175,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$21
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio67.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$775
33% below US avg
Rent Burden23.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,085
1 Bedroom$1,165
2 Bedrooms$1,529
3 Bedrooms$1,974
4 Bedrooms$2,203

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.1%
Housing Units285
Median Year Built1947

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,894
40% above US avg
Effective Rate2.80%
Monroe has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.6 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall37.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.4%
Unhealthy Days1

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,147/sq mi
Coordinates41.7121°N, 76.4751°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBradford County County
County FIPS42015
Monroe is located in Bradford County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.9-point margin. 84.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.5%
D 25.6%

Winner: Republican by 47.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.9%
35% below US avg
High School+92.3%
Graduate Degree+7.9%
School Test Score5.78
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,147/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi
CountyBradford County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.1%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities150
Restaurants116
Retail Stores235

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.8 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

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