At a Glance
Median Income
$114,654
$49,575 per capita
Home Value
$586,400
Zillow: $750,955
Median Rent
$1,947/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
2,381/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.5%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monument a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.6% (0% below 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 $750,955. 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 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,381/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population11,035
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,583/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,654
Per Capita$49,575
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$31,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,634
Housing
B+
Home Value$586,400
Rent$1,947
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$750,955
Housing Units3,936
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property2,381/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault34/100K
Burglary255/100K
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,121/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,002 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.5%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+22.6%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Monument was built in 2005.
23.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 647 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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