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Monroe Area Facts

  • Monroe has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • Monroe crime rates are 81% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Monroe is 6% higher than the North Carolina average
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The Only Place in NC Meant For Residents and Tourists User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I have nothing bad to say about living in Monroe, NC. There’s always something to do, somewhere to go, and someone to meet. The attractions aren’t just for the tourists. Being a resident in Monroe makes it easy to be a tourist in your own home town. Living in Monroe means nev ...Read More er being bored a day in your life. With ample job opportunities and attractions, I find myself never feeling overwhelmed or burdened as there’s always something fun to do. You know what they say, “work hard and play harder.”

Some of the best attractions in Monroe definitely have to be the Tree House Vineyards and the Wise Acres Organic Strawberry farm. If these two don’t sound like your cup of tea, then no worries, Monroe has something to offer for everybody and every interest. There’s petting zoos and parks and historical landmarks you can visit daily and never get tired of. The best attractions by far in Monroe have to be Monroe itself. It offers so many incredible places from things to do and places to eat. A beautiful city with beautiful places. Not a day goes by I regret moving here. 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

      Dickerson Park
      Don Griffin Park
      Belk Tonowonda Park
      Creft Park
      Winchester Avenue Community Facility Center
      Sunset Park
      Sutton Park
      Shiloh Church Playground

      Entertainment

      NCG Monroe 8
      Union County Community Arts Council
      Walter Bickett Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Tavern 74
      Captain D's
      Wendy's
      Sonic
      McDonald's
      Bojangles'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Monroe? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Monroe.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Monroe? The cost of living in Monroe is 99/100 - which is 6% higher than North Carolina.
      Monroe
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% 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 4,439, which are 81% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      4,439 per 100k people

      95% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23  

      95% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Monroe? The median income in Monroe is $53,064 which is 10% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $53,0644% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,73220% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      11% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Monroe a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Carolinas Medical Center - Union

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Monroe home prices? Monroe home prices are $174,100 - which is 11% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $174,1006% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9975% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      8% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Monroe have good schools? The Monroe graduation rate is 73% - which is 11% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      73%

      12% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      5% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Monroe a good place to live? Monroe has an overall rating of 74% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      5 total surveys

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