Living in Monroe, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Monroe · Census data 2020–2024
Monroe has 15,648 residents with a median age of 30.7. The median household income is $44,656 (42% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $259,300, the median rent is $1,105/month.
Monroe at a glance
- Population
- 15,648
- Median age
- 30.7State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $44,656State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $259,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,105/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 42.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Monroe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 33.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Monroe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Monroe the median home value is $259,300, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,105 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,746 a month in housing costs.
Monroe median household income
The median household income in Monroe is $44,656 and the income per person is $23,810. 33.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Monroe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,684
- Owner-occupied
- 42.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.7%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.91
Monroe demographics
- Population
- 15,648
- Median age
- 30.7
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 5,197
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Monroe ›
Education in Monroe
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Monroe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Monroe
- Unemployment rate
- 11.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Monroe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 15,648 | $44,656 | $259,300 | $1,105 |
| Between | 482 | $113,438 | $403,800 | $2,000 |
| Good Hope | 582 | $95,563 | $352,000 | — |
| Walnut Grove | 1,685 | $83,208 | $264,300 | $1,225 |
| Bethlehem | 707 | $61,875 | $263,500 | $972 |
| Loganville | 15,527 | $83,605 | $366,100 | $2,018 |
| Social Circle | 5,217 | $88,591 | $307,300 | $1,083 |
| Russell | 1,089 | $60,781 | $88,800 | $1,202 |
| Bostwick | 269 | $66,250 | $339,300 | $1,694 |
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What is the median household income in Monroe, GA?
The median household income in Monroe is $44,656, 42% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Monroe?
The median home value in Monroe is $259,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Monroe?
The median gross rent in Monroe is $1,105 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is Monroe, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 33.8%.
What is the median age in Monroe?
The median age in Monroe is 30.7 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Monroe?
The average commute to work in Monroe is 32 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Monroe?
The unemployment rate in Monroe is 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Monroe?
16.1% of adults in Monroe have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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