West Monroe, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Monroe County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,753 Population 2,202/sq mi density
$50,099 Median Income $23,908 per capita
$94,000 Home Value $217,214 Zillow
$957 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$50,099 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $957/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

West Monroe, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,099
33% below
$23,908 per capita
Home Value
$94,000
67% below
Zillow: $217,214
Median Rent
$957/mo
18% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
85% below
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
269% above
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
67%
Home Value
33%
Rent
82%
Poverty
179%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
369%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Monroe a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Monroe residents earn a median household income of $50,099 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,908. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% 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 West Monroe is $94,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,214. Median rent is $957/month, with 51.0% 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 1982.

Education

4.9% of adults in West Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Monroe has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,753
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density2,202/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,099
Per Capita$23,908
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$8,136M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,164

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,000
Rent$957
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$217,214
Housing Units1,302
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death8,571/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation600 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in West Monroe was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.