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Monmouth had 8,581 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. There were 11 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, median household income was US$61,138 a year.

Last checked 2026-09-1924 sources

Population8,599people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,159EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent644.3EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.57%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,738offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 10% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Monmouth?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Monmouth.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$733 per month, while the median home value was US$86,800 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 66.3%, and the vacancy rate was 11.4% in July 2026. 37.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Monmouth recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$733/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent37.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)11.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,957 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)797.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent644.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes80 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Monmouth a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker55%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 46–64%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Student58%strong on education, weak on work · range 48–68%
Family67%strong on family, weak on cost · range 58–76%
Retirement54%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 43–65%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

10.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 898 of 8,599 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Monmouth is 3.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income61,138 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband68.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription85.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet12.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet3.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,159 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,415 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate3.57 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Monmouth?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,415 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,812of €2,692 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,692
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €798
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,812
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Monmouth. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Monmouth. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher83.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools9 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents33.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents11 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,367 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Monmouth when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesMonmouth highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Monmouth highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Monmouth1,079
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,738 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents257.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes17 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time15.48 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work6.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportGBG3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport18 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Monmouth. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Monmouth.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.333 · Feb 2.33 · Mar 9.83 · Apr 17.11 · May 22.72 · Jun 27.33 · Jul 28.94 · Aug 28.22 · Sep 25.17 · Oct 18.22 · Nov 9.56 · Dec 2.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00115768 (MONMOUTH)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -9.61 · Feb -7.39 · Mar -1.61 · Apr 4.28 · May 10.5 · Jun 15.72 · Jul 17.56 · Aug 16.39 · Sep 12 · Oct 5.67 · Nov -0.778 · Dec -6.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00115768 (MONMOUTH)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4.94 · Feb -2.5 · Mar 4.11 · Apr 10.72 · May 16.61 · Jun 21.56 · Jul 23.22 · Aug 22.33 · Sep 18.56 · Oct 11.94 · Nov 4.39 · Dec -1.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 46.99 · Feb 50.29 · Mar 66.29 · Apr 100.3 · May 131.6 · Jun 115.1 · Jul 100.6 · Aug 99.57 · Sep 93.98 · Oct 76.45 · Nov 65.53 · Dec 54.61 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00115768 (MONMOUTH)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading125.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.53 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation800.9 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.13 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.62 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-1.14 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Davenport ±0.4 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.9 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.1 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.1 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.1 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 898 is not 7.5% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share7.54 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents898 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density782.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population8,599 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics8,571 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value86,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes66.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate63.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad10.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents7.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage67.6 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance5.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher18.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available89.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202249,415 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20229 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,077 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home7.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans77.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Monmouth

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Monmouth alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 218 km, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,159 Monmouth+124%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 8,599 Monmouth+482%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,738 Monmouth−57%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,415 Monmouthno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 18.0 km Monmouth−50%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 7.5% Monmouth−19%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.6% Monmouth+6%
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Cities near Monmouth

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

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Hollymead8,601 residentsOberlin8,603 residentsHaiku-Pauwela8,595 residentsWest Long Branch8,604 residentsPerryville8,593 residentsTecumseh8,608 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Monmouth?

The median gross salary is 3,415 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Monmouth?

The unemployment rate is 3.57 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Monmouth?

Police recorded 1,738 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Monmouth?

The published population is 8,599 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Monmouth?

898 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Monmouth a good place to live?

Monmouth may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Monmouth?

Galesburg is near Monmouth. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00115768 (MONMOUTH) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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