Living in West Monroe, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Monroe · Census data 2020–2024
West Monroe has 12,729 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $49,386 (19% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $192,400, the median rent is $826/month.
West Monroe at a glance
- Population
- 12,729
- Median age
- 35.4State: 38
- Median household income
- $49,386State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $192,400State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $826/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 44.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is West Monroe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 26.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in West Monroe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Monroe the median home value is $192,400, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $826 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,221 a month in housing costs.
West Monroe median household income
The median household income in West Monroe is $49,386 and the income per person is $26,082. 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in West Monroe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,905
- Owner-occupied
- 44.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.3%
- Vacant
- 16.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.49
West Monroe demographics
- Population
- 12,729
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 4,951
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Monroe ›
Education in West Monroe
22% of adults 25 and older in West Monroe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Monroe
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.4%
West Monroe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe | 12,729 | $49,386 | $192,400 | $826 |
| Brownsville | 4,357 | $35,526 | $74,700 | $857 |
| Bawcomville | 2,804 | $24,929 | $61,500 | $945 |
| Claiborne | 13,308 | $72,420 | $219,200 | $1,206 |
| Monroe | 47,004 | $40,505 | $198,900 | $886 |
| Richwood | 3,839 | $31,680 | $53,000 | $978 |
| Lakeshore | 3,437 | $48,214 | $166,800 | $1,061 |
| Swartz | 4,110 | $67,287 | $199,800 | $1,150 |
| Calhoun | 420 | $138,372 | $275,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Monroe, LA?
The median household income in West Monroe is $49,386, 19% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Monroe?
The median home value in West Monroe is $192,400, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in West Monroe?
The median gross rent in West Monroe is $826 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is West Monroe, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 26.3%.
What is the median age in West Monroe?
The median age in West Monroe is 35.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in West Monroe?
The average commute to work in West Monroe is 20 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Monroe?
The unemployment rate in West Monroe is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Monroe?
22% of adults in West 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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