Monroe, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan · City

3.3 Good / 5.0
10,568 Population
$67,621 Median Income
$184,400 Home Value
$844 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
166 Violent Crime / 100K
41.3 yrs Median Age
25.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.3
Overall
4.2
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.0
Education

People

Population10,568
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density1,835/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92.8%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$67,621
Per Capita Income$38,881
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty Rate2.3%
County GDP$2,497M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$184,400
Zillow Value$273,053
Median Rent$844
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,036

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Depression24.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime166/100K
Property Crime2,446/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft92.3/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Jan / Jul19° / 73°
Rain40 in/yr
Snow42 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 23 (Good)

Education

3.0/5
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+92.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.38
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute18 min
Work From Home9.5%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Monroe Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$67,621
Home Value$184,400
Median Rent$844
Poverty Rate2.3%
Bachelor's Degree+25.2%
Unemployment2.7%
Violent Crime166.1 /100K
Avg Temperature47.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population10,568
Population Density1,835 per sq mi
Median Age41.3 years
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 92.8% Black 0.6% Hispanic 0.4% Other 6.2%
White92.8%
Black or African American0.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races6.2%

Language

English Only94.3%
Spanish Speakers5.7%
English 94.3% Spanish 5.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.1%
Health Insurance94.3%

Income

10% below avg
Median Household Income$67,621
Per Capita Income$38,881
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$989
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$74,781

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.7%
Poverty Rate2.3%
Total Establishments (County)1,156
County GDP$2,497M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation102
Healthcare Facilities81
Retail Stores143
Manufacturing76
Total Establishments1,156

Industry Mix

Restaurants 102 Healthcare 81 Retail 143 Manufacturing 76

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$74,781
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,464

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time18.2 min
Work From Home9.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

35% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$184,400
Zillow Home Value Index$273,053

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$222,950
Price Per Sq Ft$145
Homes Sold (month)7
Sale-to-List Ratio97.7%
Price Drops27.3%
Active Inventory22

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied63.1%

Rental Costs

27% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$844

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$828
2 Bedroom$1,036
3 Bedroom$1,360
4 Bedroom$1,413

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,464
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.51%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity25.3%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.3%
Regular Checkup74.2%
Premature Death Rate5,852 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.2 / 10
Exercise Access67.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)81
Restaurants (County)102

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime166.1 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape9.2 /100K
Robbery27.7 /100K
Aggravated Assault129.2 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,445.8 /100K
Burglary156.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,196.6 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft92.3 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)3

Temperature

19°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average47.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation39.7 in
Annual Snowfall41.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median23.0
AQI CategoryGood
Good Air Days89.6%
Unhealthy Days/Year0

Geography & Location

Elevation1,075 ft (328 m)
Land Area5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density1,835 per sq mi
Latitude42.6029°
Longitude-89.6380°
County FIPS55045

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.2%
D 49.5%

Democrat +0.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.2%
High School+92.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.38

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,835 per sq mi
Land Area5.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)3
Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)3

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