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Monroe, NC
B+
Population: 34,464
Home Price: $189,800
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Overview
Monroe is a small city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 34,464. Monroe has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
29.0 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Monroe, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Monroe
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,484
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$58,180
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
12.5%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Monroe
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
35.9
43.3
42.3
Gender
Monroe
North Carolina
United States
Male
49.7%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
50.3%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Monroe
North Carolina
United States
White
60.3%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
22.3%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.4%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
1.0%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
8.6%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.4%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Monroe
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$189,800
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$827
$682
$801
Family Households
47.1%
47.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.3%
29.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
57.8%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
42.2%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Monroe
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.4%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
29.0%
29.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
25.4%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.6%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
14.5%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Monroe
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
54.3%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
50.0%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Monroe
North Carolina
United States
Murder
5.6
7.8
3.0
Rape
103.8
49.1
38.0
Robbery
196.5
72.2
40.7
Assault
625.9
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Monroe
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
962.7
751.0
336.1
Theft
3948.9
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
367.7
184.7
167.1
Arson
25.3
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Monroe, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
hot dogs
fine dining
mexican food
dining
hot wings
sweet tea
casual dining
chef
cigars
chickfila
beer
cheese
lunch meat
ice cream
drinks
cajun
taco bell
tastes
cooking
high school football
football
college football
sports teams
athletics
video games
hs football
basketball
fantasy football
fantasy sports
avid sports
teams
duke basketball
fanmainly
baseball
mens womens
country music
wrestling
college footballbasketball
nfl
inspired by
local artists
pixel art
digital artist
performing arts
arts council
drawing
literature
mythology
artists
portraits
collection
poster
portraiture
nfts
studio
studios
craftsmanship
creativity
theatre
video games
fighting games
anime
card collector
books
nascar
collector
pc gamer
auto racing
cigars
hunting
junk
side hustle
gaming
iracing
comics
outdoors
outdoor activities
legos
kayaking
sports
family friendly
pro wrestling
nfl nba
dining
radio host
arts
performing arts
tv
documentaries
promos
gaming
communications
studio
ent
studios
influencer
theatre
films
lifestyle
sports
family friendly
space
fine dining
dining
arts
summer
basketballvolleyball
lakes
hunting
winter
mountains
beach
ambience
paddling
backpacking
backyard
outdoor activities
kayaking
photography
black friday
cyber monday
car wash
online store
farmers market
mobil
ebay
apparel
groceries
warehouse
gas station
starbucks
harris teeter
bulk
mcdonalds
kn masks
eateries
christmas gifts
walmart
mailboxes
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