Monroe INFORMATION
Population: 19,331
City rating
This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.
Overall value
This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.
Density (Population per mile²)
Compared to New York, Monroe has a very low population density. Monroe is perfect for those who like a quiet city.
City Info
Monroe, CT is a great place to live. It has its pros and cons like any city, but with a quality of life rating of 10/10 and an overall value of 9/10, it’s no surprise why so many people choose to live here.
Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Monroe has a population density of 740, with 19,331 current residents.
Out of the 19,331 current residents, 49% are male and 51% are female. 70% of the residents are married and 30% are single.
Residence
Air quality
![Bad air quality](/images/infographic/graph-air-quality-bad.png)
Weather
- 56% Sun
- 51% Rain
- 1% Snow
Condition
52°F average temperature
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- 34 years Median home age
- $367,980 Median home price
- 0.14% Home appreciation rate
- 13.56% Annual property tax
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91.1%Homes owned
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6.5%Homes rented
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2.4%Homes vacant
Residence
As for living in Monroe, the air quality is 8% and the weather, on average, is 56% sunny, 51% rainy, and 1% snowy. The average temperature is 52°F.
Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Monroe, you should know that 91.1% of homes are owned while 6.5% of homes are rented, and 2.4% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $367,980, the median age of homes is 34 years, the annual home appreciation is 0.14% and the annual property tax is 13.56%.
Community
Religious diversity
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Crime rate (per 100,000)
1 -
Average age
40 -
Political majority
Republican
Community
When looking at the community of Monroe, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Monroe’s crime rate is 1 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Monroe is 40 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 46.41% Democratic, 52.58% Republican, and 1.00% Independent.
Locale
Unemployment
Education
Student teacher ratio 1:14
Occupation
- Management, Business, Art & Sciences
- Sales & Office Occupations
- Service Occupations
- Production, Transportation & Material Moving
- Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
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91%High school diploma
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8%Some college or associates degree
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25%Bachelors degree
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16%Graduate or professional degree
Locale
When looking at Monroe, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 6.70% of residents are unemployed in Monroe (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Monroe residents: 25% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 26.27% are in the arts and sciences field, 9.1% are in the customer service field, 25% are in the sales field, 0.09% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 8% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 6.6% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:14. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 91.25%, 7.90% of residents have an associate’s degree, 25.02% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 16.45% have a master’s degree.
Transit
Average commute time
Daily breakdown: by transport type
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Public
transportation - Car
- Carpool
- Work at home
Transit
If you plan on commuting to work in Monroe, you should be aware that the average commute time is 33 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Monroe have a few different options. 89% of commuters use their own cars, 4% of commuters carpool, 2% of commuters use the transit system, and 4% of residents work from home.
Home Services in Monroe, CT
Most Popular Services in Monroe, CT
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Additions and Remodels
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Appliances
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Asbestos
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Basement Waterproofing
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Bathroom Remodeling
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Cabinets
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Carpentry
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Carpet
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Carpet Cleaning
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Chimney Sweeping
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Cleaning
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Concrete
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Countertops
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Custom Homes
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Decks and Porches
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Decorators and Designers
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Demolition
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Doors
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Drywall
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Dumpster Rental
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Electrical
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Fences
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Flooring
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Foundations
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Furniture
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Garage Doors
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Gutters
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Handyman
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Heating
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Home Appraisals
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Home Inspections
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Home Media
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Home Security
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HVAC
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Insulation
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Junk Removal
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Kitchen Remodeling
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Landscaping
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Locksmiths
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Masonry
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Mold
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Painting
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Pest Control
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Plumbing
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Portable Toilets
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Pressure Cleaning
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Rental Services
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Roofing
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Siding
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Solar Energy
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Sunrooms
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Swimming Pools
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Tile Work
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Tree Service
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Water Damage Restoration
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Welders
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Window Cleaning
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Window Tint
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Windows