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It's a decent place User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 30, 2024) It is a decent place to live in SE MI it's pretty quiet has it's ups and downs crime happens but that's with any place but it's improving. ...Read More Read Less
Monroe, MI: Small Town Charm User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Monroe, Michigan is located between the Detroit area and Toledo, Ohio. Monroe is a mid-size small town and residents of Monroe want it to stay that way. This city, though having a population of over close to 20,000, has the mindset of keeping things simple. Monroe public schools ...Read More are good, if not at least slightly above average according to many residents. Monroe is home to many beautiful churches and parks, and quaint small shops that keep the small town vibe thriving within the city. Crime is average, and usually well controlled.

Weather in Monroe is like what you'd find for the majority of the lower peninsula of Michigan. Winters can be frigid and snowy, while summers are hot and humid. Overall, Monroe is an excellent place to consider living if you're of retirement age or if you're raising a family. Though it doesn't boast much of a nightlife for younger people, Monroe's quaint charms and small-town feel is likely to attract many people who are looking for something safe and small but still close to the city. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Central Park
      C.D. "AL" Cappuccili Park
      Soldiers and Sailors Park
      Riviere Aux Raisins Park
      Rauch Park
      River Raisin National Battlefield Park
      Altrusa Park
      Labor Park

      Entertainment

      Art Insight Emporium
      Monroe County Labor History Museum
      River Raisin Centre for the Arts
      Monroe Historical Museum
      Vietnam Veterans Historical Museum
      Phoenix Theatres The Mall of Monroe
      Memory Lane Drive-In Theater

      Food & Drink

      129 Lounge
      Beek's Bar & Grill
      Subway
      Towne Square
      McGeady's Town Pub
      Uptown Bar
      Susie's Sweets & Eats
      Cold Stone Creamery

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Monroe? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Monroe.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Allergy and Asthma Clinic
      Maywood Medical Clinic
      Monroe Health Center