West Monroe, LA Area Guide

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West Monroe Area Facts

  • West Monroe has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • West Monroe crime rates are 128% higher than the Louisiana average
  • Cost of living in West Monroe is 8% lower than the Louisiana average
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Small City Vibes User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Moving from a huge city to living in West Monroe, LA was a culture shock! The city has a population just under 13,000. I went to live with my grandma for a few years and it became very clear why she chose to stay here after retirement. It was peaceful and she lived near the Ouach ...Read More ita River which has an amazing view.

The Louisiana Delta Community College offered great continued education courses and the professors were so hands on in the community. The small city life made me feel like I was more connected with everyone. I was able to volunteer at the local community center as an after school tutor and it was a great gathering space for the city.

The best areas in West Monroe is downtown and a bar called J-Max on Trenton street. The had the best cocktails and the staff was always so warm and welcoming. When my grandma passed the neighbors were very supportive and kept me in good spirits. Read Less
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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Wellness Center walking track
      Restoration Park
      Forsythe Point Recreation Area
      Forsythe Park
      Community Garden: In Memory of Sally
      Ronald Brady Memorial Park
      Prune St Park
      Alley Park

      Entertainment

      Cinemark Tinseltown 17
      Historic Biedenharn Home
      Museum of Coca-Cola
      Mascur Museum

      Food & Drink

      Chick-fil-A
      Chick-fil-A
      Liquor Lane
      Wendy's
      Sonic
      Captain D's
      Subway
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Monroe? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in West Monroe.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Monroe? The cost of living in West Monroe is 83/100 - which is 8% lower than Louisiana.
      West Monroe
      83

      17% 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 West Monroe? West Monroe crime rates are 7,254, which are 128% higher than Louisiana
      Total Crime
      7,254 per 100k people

      218% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      218% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in West Monroe? The median income in West Monroe is $35,528 which is 22% lower than Louisiana.
      Median household income
      $35,52836% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,92713% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      16% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Glenwood Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Brookshire's Pharmacy
      Legends Pharmacy
      Pleasant's Compounding Pharmacy
      Healthcare Warehous Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Haik Humble Eye Center

      A- Housing

      What are West Monroe home prices? West Monroe home prices are $127,500 - which is 14% lower than Louisiana
      Median home value
      $127,50031% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71824% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      39%

      38% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

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

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      77%

      61% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      15% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is West Monroe a good place to live? West Monroe has an overall rating of 79% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      1 total surveys

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