Monroe Metro Area, LA

Living in the Monroe Metro Area

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 14
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 17
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 12
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Schools 70
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Residents

203k Population +28k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated
63% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black37%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate36%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$414 (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$128k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$539 Median Monthly Rent +$101 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas31%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Monroe Metro Area

United States45
Louisiana59

Property Crime in the Monroe Metro Area

United States48
Louisiana69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 5 0
Feb 48 5 0
Mar 55 5 0
Apr 63 5 0
May 72 5 0
Jun 78 5 0
Jul 82 4 0
Aug 81 3 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 64 5 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 46 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Monroe Metro Area

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding44
Tornado31
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Monroe Metro Area, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Monroe Metro Area, LA

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River Oaks School
12 miles, S
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Prairie View Academy
13 miles, E
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Quest School
14 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Monroe Metro Area, LA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Monroe Metro Area, LA

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Airports

Airports near Monroe Metro Area, LA

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