Monroe Metro Area, LA
Living in the Monroe Metro Area
Bikeability
20
Walkability
14
Commute
76
Public Transit
19
Affordability
90
Public Safety
17
Airports
7
Hospitals
34
Colleges
12
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
70
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Monroe Metro Area, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Monroe Metro Area, LA
Ouachita Christian School
10 miles, S
River Oaks School
12 miles, S
Prairie View Academy
13 miles, E
Quest School
14 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Monroe Metro Area, LA
University of Louisiana at Monroe
14 miles, S
Louisiana Tech University
35 miles, SW
Grambling State University
39 miles, W
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
76 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Monroe Metro Area, LA
Cypress Grove Behavioral Health, Llc
10 miles, E
Allegiance Health Center of Monroe
11 miles, S
Morehouse General Hospital
11 miles, E
Monroe Surgical Hospital
14 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Monroe Metro Area, LA
Monroe Regional Airport
16 miles, S
Alexandria International Airport
101 miles, S
Shreveport Regional Airport
102 miles, W
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
120 miles, NW