Monroe, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

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

Living In Monroe, Wisconsin 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 10,668.

  • The median home value in Monroe is $141,600.

  • The median income in Monroe is $57,634.

  • The cost of living in Monroe is 96 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Monroe is $793.

  • The unemployment rate in Monroe is 3.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Monroe is 5.8%.

Monroe SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
4
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9.5

Monroe, WI Crime Report

186
Total Crimes
1,778.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
-23.50%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Monroe
/ 100k People
Wisconsin
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 186 1,778.0 1,809.0 2,324.2
Violent Crime 10 95.6 323.4 369.8
Murder 1 9.6 5.3 6.3
Robbery 1 9.6 52.8 66.1
Aggravated Assault 6 57.4 230.6 268.2
Property Crime 176 1,682.4 1,485.7 1,954.4
Burglary 1 9.6 218.5 269.8
Larceny 167 1,596.4 1,106.1 1,401.9
Car Theft 8 76.5 161.0 282.7

Monroe, WI Cost Of Living

96
Monroe's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Monroe Wisconsin National Average
Overall 96 95 100
Services 108 97 100
Groceries 109 98 100
Health 122 114 100
Housing 66 84 100
Transportation 103 96 100
Utilities 102 103 100

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Rankings for Monroe in Wisconsin

Map Of Monroe, WI

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Population over time in Monroe

Year Population % Change
2021 10,573 -0.6%
2020 10,636 -0.5%
2019 10,688 -0.8%
2018 10,771 -0.3%
2017 10,807 0.0%
2016 10,807 -0.2%
2015 10,832 -0.0%
2014 10,835 -0.4%
2013 10,874 0.1%
2012 10,866 -

Race / Ethnicity in Monroe

White
91.6% (9,774)
African American
0.0% (2)
American Indian
0.1% (12)
Asian
0.4% (39)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.2% (240)
Hispanic
5.6% (601)
Race Monroe WI USA
White 91.6% 80.1% 59.4%
African American 0.0% 6.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 2.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.2% 2.7% 3.2%
Hispanic 5.6% 7.2% 18.4%

Gender in Monroe

Female
50.2% (5,358)
Male
49.8% (5,309)
Gender Monroe WI USA
Female 50.2% 50.0% 50.5%
Male 49.8% 50.0% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Monroe for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (426)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (640)
High School / GED
33.0% (3,520)
Some College
24.0% (2,560)
Associate's Degree
12.0% (1,280)
Bachelor's Degree
14.0% (1,493)
Master's Degree
5.0% (533)
Professional Degree
2.0% (213)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Monroe WI USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 2.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 33.0% 30.0% 26.0%
Some College 24.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 12.0% 11.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 14.0% 21.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Monroe, Wisconsin

Less than $10,000
2.7% (29,233)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.5% (58,890)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.4% (121,593)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.4% (121,381)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.1% (150,614)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.2% (194,252)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.7% (167,561)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.0% (149,555)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.8% (50,840)
$200,000 or more
2.1% (22,878)
Income Monroe WI USA
Less than $10,000 2.7% 4.2% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 3.8% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.4% 7.6% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.4% 8.6% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.1% 12.4% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% 18.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.7% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.0% 17.2% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 6.9% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 2.1% 6.1% 9.5%

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