Monroe, Louisiana
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 47% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 65% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 16% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 69% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 37% of US places
- top 7% for commute time
- top 9% for park & nature access
- bottom 1% for property crime
Monroe is a mid-size city in Louisiana with about 48,000 residents. It grades B for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, park & nature access, and property tax rate. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 5.2 in4.0 in
oppressive 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$37k8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 71% of US places
Home Value$158k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$790better than 67% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 48% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.47%better than 91% of US places
Income Tax4.30%better than 69% of US places
Sales Tax9.56%better than 1% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.48%better than 55% of US places
Unemployment10.7%better than 12% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)47°F83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation55.1 in90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.6 inbetter than 81% of US places
Sunny Days257 daysbetter than 76% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 6% of US places
Comfortable Days81 daysbetter than 47% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk41.2better than 81% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 44% of US places
School Quality56.3better than 47% of US places
Violent Crime5359/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Property Crime6752/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population47,63197th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.320th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5185th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9133rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2450th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)33.5%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)61.1%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.0%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.5%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.0%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 93% of US places
Walkability8.4/20better than 77% of US places
Airport Distance205 mibetter than 8% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access74.2%better than 19% of US places
Amenities Nearby22.67better than 23% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 91% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Monroe an affordable place to live?
- Monroe is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 71% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Monroe?
- The median home value in Monroe is $158k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Monroe?
- Median household income in Monroe is $37k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Monroe?
- Median gross rent in Monroe is $790 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Monroe safe?
- Monroe is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 5359/100k (better than 0%). Property crime is 6752/100k.
- What is the weather like in Monroe?
- Monroe averages 83°F in July and 47°F in January, with 55.1 in of annual precipitation and about 257 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Monroe?
- Public-school quality in Monroe is about average, scoring better than 47% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Monroe?
- The average one-way commute in Monroe is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)