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Monroe
  • Town in Louisiana

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C minus
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade C
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C minus
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade C+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade C+
  12. Commute
    grade A

editorial

Monroe is a town in Louisiana with a population of 48,105. Monroe is in Ouachita Parish. Living in Monroe offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many young professionals live in Monroe and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Monroe are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$149,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$729
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    54%
  • Own
    46%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    2,360.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    40.6
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    19.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    237.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    1,119.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    4,142.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    407.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    12%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    14%
    national  11%

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