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Living in
Monroe.
About
Life in Monroe
Monroe is a community of 10,568 people in Wisconsin. The median household income is $69,334, median rent runs about $862 per month, and median home values are around $195,300. Unemployment is low at 2.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Monroe at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Foreign-Born
3.8%
Broadband Internet
86.4%
of households
Population Growth
-0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Monroe: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Monroe, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (70.4%), and 4.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.6%
of residents
65 and Older
22.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
47.8%
of households
Married Couples
34.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.02
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 21% below WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Monroe
In Monroe, rent runs 21% below the WI average, and home values are 27% below the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
31.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,591
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1966
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $280,629 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below WI average
Unemployment in Monroe
Unemployment in Green County, which includes Monroe, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Monroe: Green County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Green County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Monroe Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.3 min avg
How Monroe residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Monroe, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 39 mi
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Regional airport · few flights146k passengers boarded in 2025
- 92 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 98 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M 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 80% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Monroe runs 80% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
66.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,050.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Monroe Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
46.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Green County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Green County, which includes Monroe, the most common type is winter weather, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Winter Weather | $7,000 |
| 2024 | 22 | Hail | $563,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Winter Weather | $1.2M |
| 2022 | 19 | Winter Weather | $12,000 |
| 2021 | 14 | Winter Weather | $13,000 |
| 2020 | 12 | Winter Weather | $18,500 |
| 2019 | 23 | Winter Weather | $78,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Winter Weather | $217,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Green County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Rock County, WI (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 29 miles from Monroe) is typically good — 159 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
159
per year
Moderate Days
39
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Rock County, WI (29 mi away)
Climate81°F summers, 14°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Monroe has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 14°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
30°/14°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.7"
Annual Snowfall
41.5"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
150
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
117
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 11°F | 1.55" |
| Feb | 31°F | 14°F | 1.69" |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 2.12" |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 3.82" |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 4.07" |
| Jun | 79°F | 59°F | 6.18" |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 4.15" |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 4.46" |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 4.15" |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 3.24" |
| Nov | 45°F | 29°F | 2.39" |
| Dec | 32°F | 18°F | 1.91" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Monroe
Monroe has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
The Monroe Clinic
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
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.
Education13.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Monroe
Monroe's student/teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Effigy Mounds National Monument, 86 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Monroe
Monroe has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Effigy Mounds National Monument (86 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Effigy Mounds National Monument
National Monument
86 mi awayIce Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Monroe
Monroe Public Library
925 16th Ave., Monroe
Cities Near Monroe
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Monroe?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Monroe FAQ
Is Monroe, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Monroe's median rent is $862/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $69,334/year. Median home value is $195,300.
Is Monroe, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Monroe's violent crime rate was 66 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 1051 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Monroe, Wisconsin?⌄
Green County, which includes Monroe, has an unemployment rate of 2.6%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Monroe, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Monroe is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $862/month and median household income is $69,334/year. The median home value is $195,300. About 32% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Monroe, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Monroe is 18 minutes, which is shorter than 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