Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
RoeLA Roaster
Coffee Shop
CC's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
ULM Schulze Dining Hall
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (15) F
Unknown Name
Museum
Historic Biedenharn Home
Museum
Museum of Coca-Cola
Museum
Mascur Museum
Museum
Cinemark Tinseltown 17
Cinema
Brown Auditorium
Theatre Arts
ULM Brown Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo
Zoo
Ewing Coliseum
Stadium
Malone Stadium
Stadium
ULM Brown Stadium
Stadium
Brown Stadium
Stadium
Cinemark Cinema 10
Cinema
ULM University Park Intramural Complex
Stadium
Chennault Aviation & Military Museum of Louisiana
Museum
Food and Drink (11) F
The Roe
Bar
Downtown Nutrition
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Blend Daiquiris
Bar
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bayou Butts and Booze
Alcohol
Whataburger
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Body by Robby
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Donut Palace
Fast Food
Ski's Fine Wines
Alcohol
Sonic
Fast Food
Liquor Lane
Alcohol
Coney Island Connection
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Bon Temps Classical Pilates
Gym
Moore Health & Fitness
Gym
The Pilates Room
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
The Wellness Center, Monroe
Gym
The Wellness Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Powell Street Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (6) F
Brookshire's
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Super 1 Foods
Grocery Store
Super 1 Foods
Grocery Store
Super 1 Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Brookshire's
Grocery Store
Allbritton's Bakery
Bakery
Harvest Foods
Grocery Store
Mac's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Parks (31) A+
Flowering Shell Park
Park
Butterfly Sculpture park
Park
Henry Bry Park
Park
Alley Park
Park
Community Garden: In Memory of Sally
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Downtown Monroe Historic District
Park
Monroe Civic Center
Park
Forsythe Point Recreation Area
Park
Forsythe Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Prune St Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Magnolia Park
Park
Lazarre Park
Park
Lazarres Recreation Area
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Stuart Park
Park
Benoit Recreation Area
Park
Wellness Center walking track
Park
Ronald Brady Memorial Park
Park
Jesse Williams Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Mt. Nebo Playground Park
Park
Restoration Park
Park
Shops (36) A-
The Aurum Place
Fashion
Topknots Salon
Hairdresser
The Perfect Find
Gift Shop
Potpurri de Tante Marie
Gift Shop
Malcomb's
Clothing
Off The Hanger
Clothing
Circle K
Convenience Store
T C Nails
Beauty
C'est La Vie Boutique
Clothing
Verizon Authorized Retailer - Russell Cellular
Electronics
Flair Fine Jewelers Inc.
Fashion
JT Nails
Beauty
The Toggery
Clothing
Home Hardware Center
Home Improvement
Pelican State Clothing
Clothing
Dollar General
Discount Store
Signature Nails and Beauty
Beauty
SalonCentric
Beauty
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Heavyweight Supplements
Nutrition Supplements
Sprint
Electronics
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
Sensation Nails
Beauty
Sharlaski's This & That
Clothing
The Home Improvement Outlet
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Monroe.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
GRAYHOUND STATION
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Monroe is 86/100 - which is 5% lower than Louisiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime F

Monroe crime rates are 9,459 per 100k, which is 180% higher than Louisiana
Property Crime
6,722 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,737 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Monroe is $31,926 - which is 30% lower than Louisiana.
Med. Household Income
$31,926 F
Unemployment Rate
4.3% D
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Unknown Name
Dentist
P&S Surgical Hospital
Hospital
Unknown Name
Police
Saint Francis Medical Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Brookshire's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Morgan Medical Clinic
Clinic
Haik Humble Eye Center
Doctor
West Monroe Police Department
Police
Unknown Name
Hospital
Community Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Caples & Robinson Orthodontics of Monroe
Dentist
Robert E. Spatafora, D.D.S.
Dentist
Gray Stephens, D.D.S.
Dentist
Monroe Surgical Hospital
Hospital
Todd Hilburn DDS Family Dentistry
Dentist
Glenwood Internal Medicine
Clinic
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Ochsner-LSU Urgent Care
Clinic
Glenwood Medical Mall
Clinic
Peach Tree Dental
Dentist
Unknown Name
Clinic
St. Francis Urgent Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Legends Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B

Monroe home prices are $150,000 - which is 1% higher than Louisiana
Home Price
$150,000 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
4.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Monroe graduation rate is 78% - which is equal to Louisiana
School Test Scores
55% D
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (33) C-
Excellence Academy Charter School
Grace Episcopal School
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Crosley Elementary School
Riverbend Elementary School
Boley Elementary School
Carver Elementary School
Clara Hall Accelerated School
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Lexington Elementary School
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
Prevailing Faith Christian Academy
New Vision Learning Academy
Quest School
Our Lady Of Fatima School
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
Highland Elementary School
Sallie Humble Elementary School
Swayze Elementary School
Sherrouse School
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary
Berg Jones Elementary School
Kiroli Elementary School
Riser Middle School
Riser Elementary School
High Schools (14) F
Neville High School
West Monroe High School
Carroll High School
Quest School
Wossman High School
St Frederick High School
Sherrouse School
Vision Academy
Claiborne Christian
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ratings A-

Monroe has an overall rating of 77% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes F
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Monroe, LA - Relaxing & Serene 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 23, 2012) In the summer of 2008, two years into my dental practice, I decided to be closer to my parents who had recently shifted from an expensive California city to Monroe, LA. After many failed attempts to find a good location to stash my belongings, I finally came to know about West Mo ...Read More nroe, a beautiful area far from the city's hustle and bustle, where one could relax under the serene nature. I really do not believe that I could have continued to live here, without the convenience the place offers. The community where I reside is close to Ouachita river and I am a big fan of hunting and fishing.

Monroe city has a Civic Center with multiple facilities such as Civic Center Arena which provides a large exhibit space for circuses, banquets, music concerts and other shows for approximately 7,200 people. There are Children Museum, Aviation Military Museum, Northeast Louisiana Delta African-American Heritage Museum, the Masur Museum of Arts and various Heritage centers for museum lovers. The Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo, home for nearly 500 animals and birds offer boat rides and other seasonal activities for all ages.

During the last few years of my craving for restaurant food that has become a ritualistic routine, the buffets and cuisines just across the Twin City Dragway offer the best food choice. The final part of my ritual dinner, a vanilla dessert served in one of the cuisines provide a relaxing effect.

Spending the time in the mall has been my favorite past time during Saturdays. The Pecanland Mall, the largest mall in the Northern part of Louisiana, that houses JC Penny, Sears, Burlington Coat Factory and many other anchor stores shuffle their collections every week to attract customers. The mall also has movie theater along with food and center court. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Monroe? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Flowering Shell Park
      Butterfly Sculpture park
      Henry Bry Park
      Alley Park
      Community Garden: In Memory of Sally
      Unknown Name
      Downtown Monroe Historic District
      Monroe Civic Center

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Historic Biedenharn Home
      Museum of Coca-Cola
      Mascur Museum
      Cinemark Tinseltown 17
      Brown Auditorium
      ULM Brown Auditorium
      Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo

      Food & Drink

      The Roe
      Downtown Nutrition
      McDonald's
      Blend Daiquiris
      Smoothie King
      Sonic
      McDonald's
      Bayou Butts and Booze

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Monroe? Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Monroe.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Monroe? The cost of living in Monroe is 86/100 - which is 5% lower than Louisiana.
      Monroe
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Louisiana
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Monroe? Monroe crime rates are 9,459, which are 180% higher than Louisiana
      Total Crime
      9,459 per 100k people

      307% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      307% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      14%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Monroe? The median income in Monroe is $31,926 which is 30% lower than Louisiana.
      Median household income
      $31,92642% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,37925% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      8% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Monroe a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Ochsner LSU Health Monroe
      Saint Francis Medical Center
      Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Monroe Medical Center
      Monroe Surgical Hospital
      P&S Surgical Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Brookshire's Pharmacy
      Brookshire's Pharmacy
      Brookshire's Pharmacy
      Community Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Monroe home prices? Monroe home prices are $150,000 - which is 1% higher than Louisiana
      Median home value
      $150,00019% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71125% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      33% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Monroe have good schools? The Monroe graduation rate is 78% - which is equal to Louisiana
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      14% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      14% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Monroe a good place to live? Monroe has an overall rating of 77% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      48%

      8 total surveys

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