Living in South Monroe, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Monroe · Census data 2020–2024
South Monroe has 6,960 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $61,982 (15% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $184,000, the median rent is $987/month.
South Monroe at a glance
- Population
- 6,960
- Median age
- 45.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $61,982State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $184,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $987/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 69.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is South Monroe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Monroe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Monroe the median home value is $184,000, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $987 per month, which is 38% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,459 a month in housing costs.
South Monroe median household income
The median household income in South Monroe is $61,982 and the income per person is $35,647. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in South Monroe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,324
- Owner-occupied
- 69.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.4%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.14
South Monroe demographics
- Population
- 6,960
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 3,203
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Monroe ›
Education in South Monroe
17.1% of adults 25 and older in South Monroe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Monroe
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
South Monroe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Monroe | 6,960 | $61,982 | $184,000 | $987 |
| West Monroe | 2,711 | $48,317 | $109,200 | $850 |
| Monroe | 20,320 | $59,813 | $167,900 | $909 |
| Detroit Beach | 2,771 | $76,524 | $170,100 | — |
| Luna Pier | 1,244 | $61,641 | $188,800 | $395 |
| Woodland Beach | 1,919 | $73,750 | $183,700 | — |
| Ida | 1,050 | $125,979 | $284,200 | — |
| Stony Point | 1,825 | $53,872 | $215,900 | $985 |
| Maybee | 634 | $54,706 | $251,000 | $943 |
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What is the median household income in South Monroe, MI?
The median household income in South Monroe is $61,982, 15% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Monroe?
The median home value in South Monroe is $184,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in South Monroe?
The median gross rent in South Monroe is $987 per month, about 38% of household income.
Is South Monroe, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in South Monroe?
The median age in South Monroe is 45.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in South Monroe?
The average commute to work in South Monroe is 22 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Monroe?
The unemployment rate in South Monroe is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Monroe?
17.1% of adults in South 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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