Monroe, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Monroe, Washington Summary

Life in Monroe research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Monroe over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Monroe:

  • The population in Monroe is 19,879.

  • The median home value in Monroe is $432,600.

  • The median income in Monroe is $94,349.

  • The cost of living in Monroe is 131 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Monroe is $1,675.

  • The unemployment rate in Monroe is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Monroe is 7.6%.

Monroe SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
4

Monroe, WA Crime Report

603
Total Crimes
2,969.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
27.75%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Monroe
/ 100k People
Washington
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 603 2,969.1 3,026.1 2,324.2
Violent Crime 54 265.9 293.7 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 3.9 6.3
Robbery 11 54.2 67.4 66.1
Aggravated Assault 33 162.5 187.6 268.2
Property Crime 549 2,703.2 2,732.4 1,954.4
Burglary 63 310.2 522.1 269.8
Larceny 446 2,196.1 1,854.2 1,401.9
Car Theft 40 197.0 356.1 282.7

Monroe, WA Cost Of Living

131
Monroe's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Monroe Washington National Average
Overall 131 115 100
Services 129 112 100
Groceries 129 109 100
Health 129 119 100
Housing 133 129 100
Transportation 142 116 100
Utilities 110 90 100

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Map Of Monroe, WA

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Population over time in Monroe

Year Population % Change
2021 19,403 4.9%
2020 18,503 2.0%
2019 18,149 1.4%
2018 17,906 1.0%
2017 17,734 1.0%
2016 17,564 0.8%
2015 17,428 1.3%
2014 17,198 1.2%
2013 16,989 1.8%
2012 16,695 -

Race / Ethnicity in Monroe

White
66.4% (13,193)
African American
4.0% (793)
American Indian
0.6% (117)
Asian
3.8% (752)
Hawaiian
0.5% (104)
Other
0.6% (115)
Two Or More
6.8% (1,352)
Hispanic
17.4% (3,453)
Race Monroe WA USA
White 66.4% 66.5% 59.4%
African American 4.0% 3.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.6% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 3.8% 8.9% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.5% 0.6% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 6.8% 5.8% 3.2%
Hispanic 17.4% 13.2% 18.4%

Gender in Monroe

Female
43.6% (8,658)
Male
56.4% (11,220)
Gender Monroe WA USA
Female 43.6% 49.7% 50.5%
Male 56.4% 50.3% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Monroe for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
3.0% (596)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (1,192)
High School / GED
28.0% (5,566)
Some College
31.0% (6,162)
Associate's Degree
12.0% (2,385)
Bachelor's Degree
15.0% (2,981)
Master's Degree
4.0% (795)
Professional Degree
1.0% (198)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Monroe WA USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 28.0% 22.0% 26.0%
Some College 31.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 12.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% 23.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 4.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Monroe, Washington

Less than $10,000
1.1% (21,811)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (52,824)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.5% (69,523)
$25,000 to $34,999
2.7% (54,187)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.6% (131,208)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.2% (381,357)
$75,000 to $99,999
19.8% (394,308)
$100,000 to $149,999
26.5% (526,539)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.6% (191,530)
$200,000 or more
8.3% (164,607)
Income Monroe WA USA
Less than $10,000 1.1% 4.2% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 2.9% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.5% 5.9% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 2.7% 6.4% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.6% 10.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.2% 16.3% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 19.8% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 26.5% 18.7% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.6% 9.8% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 8.3% 12.4% 9.5%

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