At a Glance
Median Income
$107,556
$38,883 per capita
Home Value
$594,300
Zillow: $723,475
Median Rent
$1,902/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
295/100K
2,848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
237 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 $107,556 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,883. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 82,150 business establishments, including 6,697 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monroe is $594,300 , 111% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $723,475. Median rent is $1,902/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Monroe reports 295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,848/100K. The murder rate is 5.1/100K.
Education
26.7% of adults in Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monroe has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population19,696
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density3,087/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,556
Per Capita$38,883
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$477,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,544
Housing
B+
Home Value$594,300
Rent$1,902
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$723,475
Housing Units6,179
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent295/100K
Property2,848/100K
Murder5.1/100K
Assault209/100K
Burglary295/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,529/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation56 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries78
Did You Know?
Monroe was founded in 1903.
The median home in Monroe was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 6,697 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 146 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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