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Living in Monroe

Monroe had 20,320 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. In July 2026, median household income was US$59,813 a year. The city had 8 schools in 2026. There were 185 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

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

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 Monroe.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$909 per month, while the median home value was US$167,900 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 69.3%, and the vacancy rate was 4.24% in July 2026. 61.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Monroe recurring monthly costs, € per month€1074Private kindergarten€230Utilities, 85 m² flat€59Internet, 60 Mbps€53Mobile plan, 10 GB€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited58.94 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Monroe (Wayback Machine capture 20250518080358)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,074 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Monroe (Wayback Machine capture 20250518080358)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB52.91 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Monroe (Wayback Machine capture 20250518080358)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home229.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Monroe (Wayback Machine capture 20250518080358)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$909/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent61.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct4.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent799 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count228 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 447 people of 20,076 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 Monroe is 7.4%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Monroe 7.4%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd59,813 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct76.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct90.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct8.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct4.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,846 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,269 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov19Official
Unemployment rate7.35 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Monroe. 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 Monroe. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct88.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools8 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct21.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio3 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents185 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,842 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Monroe 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 citiesMonroe highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Monroe highlighted7,626Monroe5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Safety City Violent Crime Count118 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute21.31 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct1.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct2.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport135 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights16Official
Nearest airportDTW3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport33 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Monroe. 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, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Monroe.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Monroe average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°-8°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Monroe average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100544660739284829080656554JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Monroe annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.1PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Monroe is 8.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–9Monroe 8.158 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.07 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20248Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.5 · Feb 1.83 · Mar 7.22 · Apr 14.39 · May 20.72 · Jun 26.61 · Jul 29.17 · Aug 27.56 · Sep 23.78 · Oct 17.22 · Nov 9.61 · Dec 3.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.78 · Feb -7.06 · Mar -2.94 · Apr 3.22 · May 9.61 · Jun 15.17 · Jul 16.94 · Aug 16.06 · Sep 12.22 · Oct 5.67 · Nov 0.278 · Dec -4.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average temperature by monthJan -3.67 · Feb -2.61 · Mar 2.17 · Apr 8.78 · May 15.17 · Jun 20.89 · Jul 23.06 · Aug 21.83 · Sep 18 · Oct 11.44 · Nov 4.94 · Dec -0.722 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 53.85 · Feb 46.23 · Mar 60.45 · Apr 73.15 · May 92.46 · Jun 84.33 · Jul 81.79 · Aug 90.42 · Sep 79.5 · Oct 65.02 · Nov 64.52 · Dec 54.1 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M399.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.24 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm642.6 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul22.88 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.58 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan0.7 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Lorton20,072 residentsHauppauge20,083 residentsIselin20,088 residentsSpringfield20,090 residentsEast Northport20,048 residentsForest Park20,041 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Monroe residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.8%Foreign residents 2.2%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.974 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents447 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density856.9 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population20,076 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official

Is Monroe 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 worker45%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 35–55%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–71%
Student47%strong on education, weak on work · range 36–58%
Family48%strong on family, weak on cost · range 38–58%
Retirement44%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 33–55%
Foreign residents447 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population20,076 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent61.32 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent799 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary2,846 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary (regional)3,269 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · www.bls.gov
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd167,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes69.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour57.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad2.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct1.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct0.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct62.92 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct68.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct3.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct19.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct89.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus8,399 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct6.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct82.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around Monroe?

The median gross salary is 3,269 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Monroe?

The unemployment rate is 7.35 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Monroe?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.07 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Monroe?

The published population is 20,076 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Monroe?

447 people 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 Monroe a good place to live?

Monroe 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.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  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. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  12. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Monroe (Wayback Machine capture 20250518080358) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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