Monroe SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Monroe summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Monroe. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Monroe is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Monroe is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Monroe is $214,282.
The median income in Monroe is $59,813.
Monroe's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Monroe Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Monroe | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 75 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 90 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 94 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 91 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Monroe, MI Weather
The average high in Monroe is 58.9° and the average low is 40.2°.
There are 73.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.1 inches of precipitation each year with 40.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Monroe |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 40.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Monroe Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Monroe
The current population in Monroe is 20,320. The population has decreased 4.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,320 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 20,330 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 20,400 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 20,344 | 4.1% |
| 2020 | 19,543 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 19,775 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 19,947 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 20,128 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 20,243 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 20,335 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 20,455 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 20,627 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 20,810 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 20,977 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 21,180 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Monroe
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Monroe is:
82.7% White with 16,806 White residents.
7.5% African American with 1,534 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 111 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 110 Other residents.
5.9% Two Or More with 1,197 Two Or More residents.
2.7% Hispanic with 545 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Monroe | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.7% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.5% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Monroe
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Monroe is 53.7% female with 10,909 female residents.
Monroe is 46.3% male with 9,411 male residents.
| Gender | Monroe | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Monroe for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Monroe completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Monroe completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Monroe completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Monroe completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Monroe completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Monroe completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Monroe completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Monroe completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Monroe completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Monroe | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Monroe, Michigan
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7.3% of households in Monroe earn Less than $10,000.
5.7% of households in Monroe earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.3% of households in Monroe earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Monroe earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.9% of households in Monroe earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.8% of households in Monroe earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Monroe earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.1% of households in Monroe earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.4% of households in Monroe earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.4% of households in Monroe earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Monroe | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.3% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.9% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.8% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.4% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
