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Living in Monroe

Monroe had 10,587 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. For Monroe, median household income was US$69,334 a year in July 2026. The city had 5 schools in 2026. There were 87 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1925 sources

Population10,581people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,212EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent757.7EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.29%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,176offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 26% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean8.07µg/m³country median 7.0 — 15% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Less recorded crime than 64% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 77% of American cities that publish it.

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$862 per month, while the median home value was US$195,300 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 63.1%, and the vacancy rate was 3.59% in July 2026. 33.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Monroe 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 internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$862/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent33.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)3.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,167 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)820.3 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 rent757.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes111 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

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 worker62%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 54–70%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–73%
Student62%strong on cost, weak on work · range 52–72%
Family69%strong on family, weak on cost · range 60–78%
Retirement56%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 46–66%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 399 of 10,581 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 4.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income69,334 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband73.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription86.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet10.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet6.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,212 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,292 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate4.29 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Monroe?

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

regional median gross pay: €4,292 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€2,431of €3,333 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.€3,333
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− €820
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€2,431
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Monroe Salary needed to live in Monroe

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
Residents with high school education or higher91.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools5 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents17.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents87 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,527 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

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 highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Monroe7,626
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
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,176 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents66.43 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes7 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.27 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportFEP3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport40 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

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, 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 Monroe.

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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
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

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, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.07 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan -2.56 · Feb -0.111 · Mar 6.89 · Apr 14.61 · May 21.17 · Jun 26.56 · Jul 28.39 · Aug 27.39 · Sep 23.67 · Oct 16.44 · Nov 7.78 · Dec 0.444 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00471078 (BRODHEAD WWTP)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -11.94 · Feb -10.22 · Mar -4.11 · Apr 1.89 · May 8.39 · Jun 14.11 · Jul 16.11 · Aug 14.94 · Sep 10.06 · Oct 3.78 · Nov -2.33 · Dec -8.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00471078 (BRODHEAD WWTP)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -7.33 · Feb -5.17 · Mar 1.28 · Apr 8.33 · May 15 · Jun 20.72 · Jul 22.56 · Aug 21.33 · Sep 16.83 · Oct 9.83 · Nov 2.56 · Dec -4.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 39.37 · Feb 42.93 · Mar 53.85 · Apr 97.03 · May 103.4 · Jun 157 · Jul 105.4 · Aug 113.3 · Sep 105.4 · Oct 82.3 · Nov 60.71 · Dec 48.51 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00475573 (MONROE WWTP)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading192.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.97 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites5 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation784 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.93 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature9.8 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-3.04 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Cedar Rapids ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.5 °C, Gatineau (Canada) ±1.8 °C, Barrie (Canada) ±1.8 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.5 °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 399 is not 1.1% 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 share1.1 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents399 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density709.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population10,581 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics10,566 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value195,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes63.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate64.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.57 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage78.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance4.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher27.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available93.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202248,021 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20229 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over5,382 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home12.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans79.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Monroe

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.

Madison as a Monroe alternative in the same region

57 km away, better on 3 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, city and foreign residents cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 286,233 Madison vs 10,581 Monroe+2605%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,121 Madison vs 1,176 Monroe+80%
  • Unemployment: 2.7% Madison vs 4.3% Monroe−38%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Madison vs 40.0 km Monroe−78%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,468 Madison vs €3,212 Monroeno percentage
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.9 µg/m³ Madison vs 8.1 µg/m³ Monroe−14%
  • Foreign residents: 11.6% Madison vs 1.1% Monroeno percentage
Full comparisonMore about Madison

Plainfield as a Monroe alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 161 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.1% Monroe+458%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 10,581 Monroe+373%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,212 Monroe+50%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,176 Monroe−37%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 40.0 km Monroe−78%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 4.3% Monroe−12%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €4,292 Monroe−6%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Monroe, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Bluffton10,583 residentsBelle Chasse10,579 residentsScotchtown10,578 residentsBarrington10,586 residentsGloucester Point10,587 residentsNorthampton borough10,587 residents

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Is Monroe part of Madison?

Monroe is in the published commuting zone of Madison; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Madison city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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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 Monroe?

The median gross salary is 4,292 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Monroe?

The unemployment rate is 4.29 %. 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 safe is Monroe?

Police recorded 1,176 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 Monroe?

The published population is 10,581 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Monroe?

399 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.

Is Monroe part of Madison?

Monroe is in the published commuting zone of Madison; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

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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. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  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 National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00471078 (BRODHEAD WWTP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  14. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  15. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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