At a Glance
Median Income
$59,674
$35,705 per capita
Home Value
$176,900
Zillow: $217,214
Median Rent
$935/mo
41.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
287/100K
1,865/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
282 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Monroe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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.
Data Overview
People
Population6,771
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density2,786/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,674
Per Capita$35,705
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$8,136M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,164
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,900
Rent$935
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$217,214
Housing Units2,982
Rent Burden41.6%
Crime
F
Violent287/100K
Property1,865/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation598 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in South Monroe was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.