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South Monroe, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Monroe County County
South Monroe, MI
At a Glance
How South Monroe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Monroe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Monroe a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Monroe residents earn a median household income of $59,674 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,705. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,514 business establishments, including 276 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Monroe is $176,900 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,214. Median rent is $935/month, with 41.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
South Monroe reports 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,865/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in South Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Monroe has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.