Monroe, LA

Living in Monroe

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 38
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 45
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 7
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 14
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Schools 73
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Residents

48k Population -1k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black62%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate33%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$30k Median Household Income +$951 (2010–19)
65% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service26%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$140k Median Home Value +$34k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$499 Median Monthly Rent +$106 (2010–19)
36% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Monroe

United States45
Louisiana59
Monroe Metro Area84
Ouachita Parish88

Property Crime in Monroe

United States48
Louisiana69
Monroe Metro Area90
Ouachita Parish93

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 5 0
Feb 49 5 0
Mar 56 5 0
Apr 64 5 0
May 72 5 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 4 0
Aug 82 3 0
Sep 76 4 0
Oct 65 5 0
Nov 56 5 0
Dec 47 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Monroe

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding39
Tornado25
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Monroe, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Monroe, LA

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Quest School
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Colleges

Colleges near Monroe, LA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Monroe, LA

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Airports

Airports near Monroe, LA

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