At a Glance
Median Income
$57,250
$34,662 per capita
Home Value
$175,000
Zillow: $199,664
Median Rent
$775/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% 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+
3.9 / 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 $57,250 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,662. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monroe is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,664. Median rent is $775/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
21.9% of adults in Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population562
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,147/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,250
Per Capita$34,662
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,000
Rent$775
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$199,664
Housing Units285
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,655/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation761 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Monroe was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.