Monroe, North Carolina
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 29% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 25% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 4% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 65% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 37% of US places
- top 16% for airport distance
- bottom 3% for property crime
Monroe is a mid-size city in North Carolina with about 35,000 residents. It grades B for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, annual snowfall, and property tax rate. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in3.5 in
muggy 87%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$64kbetter than 8% of US places
Home Value$234k68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 32% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 41% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.73%better than 70% of US places
Income Tax4.50%better than 61% of US places
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.47%better than 55% of US places
Unemployment6.2%better than 30% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.5 in65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.1 inbetter than 74% of US places
Sunny Days187 daysbetter than 15% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 26% of US places
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 50% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk67.5better than 47% of US places
Air Quality45 AQIbetter than 57% of US places
School Quality34.0better than 7% of US places
Violent Crime2718/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Property Crime3948/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Community
Population34,89796th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.127th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6295th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9849th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2550th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)44.1%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)23.0%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)28.0%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.3%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time29 minbetter than 31% of US places
Walkability6.8/20better than 55% of US places
Airport Distance26 mibetter than 84% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.0%better than 57% of US places
Amenities Nearby7.45better than 13% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 64% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Monroe an affordable place to live?
- Monroe is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $64k, better than 8% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Monroe?
- The median home value in Monroe is $234k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Monroe?
- Median household income in Monroe is $64k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Monroe?
- Median gross rent in Monroe is $1k 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 2718/100k (better than 3%). Property crime is 3948/100k.
- What is the weather like in Monroe?
- Monroe averages 80°F in July and 42°F in January, with 46.5 in of annual precipitation and about 187 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Monroe?
- Public-school quality in Monroe is below average, scoring better than 7% 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 29 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)