Monroe, Oregon
Among the top 11% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 25% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 43% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 64% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 12% for summer humidity
- bottom 11% for natural disaster risk
Limited data for Monroe — the figures below are what we have. See Benton County for a fuller picture.
Monroe is a small community in Oregon with about 853 residents. It grades A for weather and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, summer humidity, and comfortable days. It rates lower on income tax and natural disaster risk.
- The median home value in Monroe is $258k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Monroe is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Monroe is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- July temperatures in Monroe average around 67°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 6.8 in0.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$57kbetter than 15% of US places
Home Value$258k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 37% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$188better than 58% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.06%better than 46% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.76%better than 18% of US places
Unemployment8.0%better than 20% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)67°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.9 in63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall5.3 inbetter than 67% of US places
Sunny Days209 daysbetter than 27% of US places
Summer Humidity52°Fbetter than 88% of US places
Comfortable Days97 daysbetter than 82% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk89.4better than 11% of US places
Air Quality40 AQIbetter than 76% of US places
School Quality61.3better than 55% of US places
Community
Population85348th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.520th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4376th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0362nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+415th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)56.4%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)28.7%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.0%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)12.9%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability7.9/20better than 72% of US places
Airport Distance94 mibetter than 40% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.0%better than 68% of US places
Amenities Nearby128.96better than 60% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 56% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Monroe an affordable place to live?
- Monroe is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $57k, better than 15% of comparable areas. Median rent is $1k.
- What is the weather like in Monroe?
- Monroe averages 67°F in July and 41°F in January, with 45.9 in of annual precipitation and about 209 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Monroe?
- Public-school quality in Monroe is about average, scoring better than 55% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.