Monroe, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Piute County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,570 Population 720/sq mi density
$63,807 Median Income $35,040 per capita
$267,700 Home Value $396,551 Zillow
$1,203 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,807 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$267,700 home value, $1,203/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Monroe, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,807
15% below
$35,040 per capita
Home Value
$267,700
5% below
Zillow: $396,551
Median Rent
$1,203/mo
3% above
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
12% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°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
85%
Home Value
95%
Rent
103%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
117%
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 $63,807 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,040. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 62 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Monroe is $267,700 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,551. Median rent is $1,203/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Education

29.5% of adults in Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Monroe has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,570
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density720/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,807
Per Capita$35,040
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$131M
Avg Weekly Wage$691

Housing

A
Home Value$267,700
Rent$1,203
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$396,551
Housing Units1,093
Rent Burden24.9%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain7.8 in/yr
Elevation5,418 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations9

Did You Know?

Monroe was founded in 1864.
The median home in Monroe was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.