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West Monroe, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ouachita Parish County
West Monroe, LA
At a Glance
How West Monroe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Monroe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Monroe a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Monroe residents earn a median household income of $46,663 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,172. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,397 business establishments, including 313 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Monroe is $174,400 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,584. Median rent is $815/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
West Monroe reports 915 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 141% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,328/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in West Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Monroe has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.