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West Monroe, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Monroe County County
West Monroe, MI
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 $50,099 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,908. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% 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.
Safety & Crime
West 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
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. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.