At a Glance
Home Value
$265,900
Zillow: $209,664
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
39.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
15.8% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monument is $265,900 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,664. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
0.0% of adults in Monument hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
39.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monument has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population437
Median Age26.4 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born40.3%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$25,113
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$12,858M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,333
Housing
Home Value$265,900
Rent
Ownership48.4%
Zillow$209,664
Housing Units76
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,673/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain14.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation3,599 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+39.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Monument was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
40.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.