Monroe, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
10,568 Population 1,835/sq mi density
$67,621 Median Income $38,881 per capita
$184,400 Home Value $284,054 Zillow
$844 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
29 Violent Crime/100K 1,147 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,621 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,400 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
29 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Monroe, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,621
10% below
$38,881 per capita
Home Value
$184,400
35% below
Zillow: $284,054
Median Rent
$844/mo
27% below
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
29/100K
92% below
1,147/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
25% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°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
90%
Home Value
65%
Rent
73%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Monroe a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $67,621 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,881. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,156 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Monroe is $184,400 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,054. Median rent is $844/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Monroe reports 29 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,147/100K.

Education

25.2% of adults in Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Monroe has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,568
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density1,835/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,621
Per Capita$38,881
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$2,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,400
Rent$844
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$284,054
Housing Units5,219
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

F
Violent29/100K
Property1,147/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,852/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
Elevation1,075 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Monroe was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.