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Monroe, GA


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Monroe, Georgia

Introduction to Monroe, Georgia

Monroe, Georgia, in Walton county, is 22 miles SW of Athens, Georgia and 38 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is included in the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 11,407 people lived in Monroe.

Monroe History

Monroe was originally known as Spring Place. The city was later named after James Monroe, the 5th President of United States. In 1821, it became the county seat. Monroe is also known as the City of Governors, as four Georgia Governors were born or grew up here.

Monroe and nearby Attractions

  • McDaniel Tichenor House
  • Church – Waddel - Brumby House
  • Hard Labor Creek State Park
  • Georgia Museum of Art
  • Yellow River Game Ranch
  • Zoo Atlanta Playspace

Things To Do In Monroe

While in the city of Monroe, you can visit the Davis Edwards House and the McDaniel - Tichenor House. Club Park, Monroe Commercial Historic District, Hammond Street Park, the East Church Street Historic District, Dennis Coker City Park, Mathews Park, Monland Place Historic District and the McDaniel Street Historic District are also popular destinations in Monroe. In addition, the city organizes several recreational events all through the year.

Monroe Transportation

Air transportation is available from Athens-Ben EPPS Airport.

Monroe Higher Education

Gwinnett Technical College, Gainesville College, Emory University and the University of Georgia are among the nearby institutes of higher education.

High Points

Monroe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Monroe Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Monroe, GA

Comparing Monroe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population107
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity98
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population23
Male Share of the Population14
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty25
College Educated Adults14
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home25
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime35

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