Livability Score

68
/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 C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Coffee Camper Co.
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Monroe Visitors Center
Museum
Food and Drink (21) F
Scoops Ice Cream
Sweets
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Bruster's Ice Cream
Sweets
Stone Mountain Pecan Company
Sweets
Fitness (1) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) C-
Blue Rooster Bakeshop & Eatery
Bakery
The Posh Cakery
Bakery
John's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Flower's Bakery Thrift Store
Bakery
Parks (17) A+
North Broad Street Historic District
Park
Childers Park
Park
Monroe Commercial Historic District
Park
Monroe Hammock Park
Park
East Marable Street Historic District
Park
McDaniel Street Historic District
Park
East Church Street Historic District
Park
Monland Place Historic District
Park
South Broad Street Historic District
Park
Club Park
Park
Monroe and Walton Mills Historic District
Park
Hammond Street Park
Park
Felker Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Mathews Park
Park
Dennis Coker City Park
Park
South Madison Avenue-Pannell Road Historic District
Park
Stonecreek Neighborhood Playground & Pool
Park
Criswell Park
Park
Shops (27) A+
Jagged Edge Hair Studio
Hairdresser
JL Designs
Florist
The Southern Pen Bookshop
Books
Southern Roots Outfitter
Clothing
Sidestreet Boutique & Home Decor
Clothing
J. Reynolds Furniture and Interiors
Furniture
Avalon
Hairdresser
The Story Shop
Books
Lollipop's Boutique
Clothing
Saltbox Lane
Interior Decoration
Rinse Bath & Body Co.
Beauty
Broad Street Boots
Shoes
Shadonne's The Wright Touch
Hairdresser
R. D. Conner Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Atlanta's Skin Rejuvination Center
Beauty
Rite Aid
Convenience Store
Golden Panntry
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
iFixScreens Monroe
Electronics
Valero
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Monroe.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Monroe is 93/100 - which is equal to Georgia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime D+

Monroe crime rates are 3,327 per 100k, which is 62% higher than Georgia
Property Crime
3,000 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
328 crimes per 100k C
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employment F

The median income in Monroe is $37,583 - which is 26% lower than Georgia.
Med. Household Income
$37,583 F
Unemployment Rate
5.2% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Monroe Police Department
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Monroe Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Oral Surgery Associates
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ridgeview Institute – Monroe
Hospital
Piedmont Walton Hospital
Hospital
Walton County Sheriff's Office
Police
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Monroe home prices are $146,400 - which is 4% lower than Georgia
Home Price
$146,400 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) C-
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schools F

The Monroe graduation rate is 67% - which is 18% lower than Georgia
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
67% F
Elementary Schools (7) F
Johnston Institute Inc Dba Monroe Country Day Scho
George Walton Academy
Monroe Elementary
Carver Middle School
Atha Road Elementary School
High Schools (3) F
Johnston Institute Inc Dba Monroe Country Day Scho
George Walton Academy
Monroe Area High School
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ratings D+

Monroe has an overall rating of 58% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes D
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Fun Activities in Monroe, GA 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Monroe is a small town with big fun, since you'll have great options when it comes to vacation attractions.

If you love playing golf, The Providence Club is a great place to enjoy a few rounds during your time in the city. You can also visit William Harris Homestead to take a ...Read More look at historic exhibits that are both interesting and educational. Skydive Monroe is another thrilling location in the area that can help you achieve your dream of skydiving for a trip you'll never forget.

Check out the Monroe Farmer's Market for fresh food, crafts and baked treats from local farmers and artisans to get more exposure to the Monroe community. The Story Shop is a unique location in Monroe, and you'll find decor and furniture pieces that will make your trip memorable. Ian Henderson's Antique Mall is another location you'll want to visit while you're in Monroe so you can find creative souvenirs and rare valuable items to take home. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Monroe? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      North Broad Street Historic District
      Childers Park
      Monroe Commercial Historic District
      Monroe Hammock Park
      East Marable Street Historic District
      McDaniel Street Historic District
      East Church Street Historic District
      Monland Place Historic District

      Entertainment

      Monroe Visitors Center

      Food & Drink

      Scoops Ice Cream
      Church's Chicken
      Hardee's
      Captain D's
      KFC
      Dairy Queen
      Wendy's
      Panera Bread

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Monroe? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Monroe.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      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 93/100 - which is equal to Georgia.
      Monroe
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Georgia
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Monroe? Monroe crime rates are 3,327, which are 62% higher than Georgia
      Total Crime
      3,327 per 100k people

      43% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      43% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Monroe? The median income in Monroe is $37,583 which is 26% lower than Georgia.
      Median household income
      $37,58332% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,45748% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      11% higher than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Piedmont Walton Hospital
      Ridgeview Institute – Monroe

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Oral Surgery Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are Monroe home prices? Monroe home prices are $146,400 - which is 4% lower than Georgia
      Median home value
      $146,40021% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9371% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      37%

      42% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Monroe have good schools? The Monroe graduation rate is 67% - which is 18% lower than Georgia
      High school grad. rates
      67%

      20% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      16% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Monroe a good place to live? Monroe has an overall rating of 58% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      58%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      54%

      2 total surveys

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