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Monmouth.
About
Life in Monmouth
Monmouth is a community of 11,176 people in Oregon. The median household income is $69,170, median rent runs about $1,114 per month, and median home values are around $413,200. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.
Monmouth at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
27.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Foreign-Born
6.3%
Broadband Internet
90.9%
of households
Population Growth
+3.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Monmouth: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Monmouth, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (44.8%), and 14.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.0%
of residents
65 and Older
11.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.1%
of households
Married Couples
45.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.75
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 27% below OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Monmouth
In Monmouth, rent runs 27% below the OR average, and home values are 13% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,731
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $471,028 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Monmouth
Unemployment in Polk County, which includes Monmouth, is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
Monmouth: Polk County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Polk County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Monmouth Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.8 min avg
How Monmouth residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Monmouth, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE)
Regional airport · few flights11k passengers boarded in 2025
- 60 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 51% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Monmouth runs 51% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
161.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,069.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Monmouth Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
72.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Polk County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Polk County, which includes Monmouth, the most common type is flood, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 6 | Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2022 | 2 | Flood | None reported |
| 2021 | 3 | Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 2 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Polk County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Marion County, OR (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 32 miles from Monmouth) is typically good — 292 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
292
per year
Moderate Days
73
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Marion County, OR (32 mi away)
Climate80°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Monmouth has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/51°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.9"
Annual Snowfall
9.6"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
49
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
162
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 35°F | 7.48" |
| Feb | 51°F | 36°F | 5.56" |
| Mar | 56°F | 38°F | 5.08" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.71" |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 2.36" |
| Jun | 73°F | 49°F | 1.49" |
| Jul | 83°F | 52°F | 0.31" |
| Aug | 83°F | 52°F | 0.47" |
| Sep | 78°F | 49°F | 1.60" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.80" |
| Nov | 52°F | 38°F | 7.18" |
| Dec | 46°F | 35°F | 8.74" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Monmouth
Uninsured
3.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Monmouth's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Salem Health West Valley
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Dallas
Salem Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.1 mi away · Salem
Oregon State Hospital Distinct Part
Psychiatric · 12.6 mi away · Salem
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Monmouth
Monmouth's student/teacher ratio is 19.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Monmouth
Public · 4-year · 3,103 students · in-state tuition $12,087 · 55% graduate · median earnings $56,475 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,592 students · in-state tuition $54,224 · 74% graduate · median earnings $62,275 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 678 students · in-state tuition $39,166 · 53% graduate · median earnings $53,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 60 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Monmouth
Monmouth has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (60 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
60 mi awayPublic Libraries in Monmouth
Monmouth Public Library
168 S Ecols St, Monmouth
Cities Near Monmouth
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Monmouth?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Monmouth FAQ
Is Monmouth, Oregon affordable?⌄
Monmouth's median rent is $1,114/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $69,170/year. Median home value is $413,200.
Is Monmouth, Oregon safe?⌄
Monmouth's violent crime rate was 161 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1069 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Monmouth, Oregon?⌄
Polk County, which includes Monmouth, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Monmouth, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Monmouth is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,114/month and median household income is $69,170/year. The median home value is $413,200. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Monmouth, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Monmouth is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from