Monument, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Douglas County County
Monument, CO
At a Glance
How Monument Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monument's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Monument a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Monument residents earn a median household income of $114,654 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,575. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,132 business establishments, including 647 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monument is $586,400 , 108% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $747,980. Median rent is $1,947/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Safety & Crime
Monument reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,874/100K.
Education
57.5% of adults in Monument hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% above the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monument has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.