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Monroe, Michigan

Introduction to Monroe, Michigan

Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe county, is 19 miles NE of Toledo, Ohio. The city is included in the Detroit metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 22,076 people lived in Monroe.

Monroe History

Founded in 1785, Monroe is a community that seeks to balance the opportunities of economic development along with the preservation of its history. Monroe is the third oldest community of Michigan, as it was incorporated in the year 1817.

Monroe and nearby Attractions

  • Monroe County Convention
  • Sterling State Park
  • LeChasseur Charter Fishing
  • Munson Park
  • Monroe Welcome Center
  • Monroe County Historical Museum

Things To Do In Monroe

The city's parks are great places to hangout with family members and friends. The recreation department of Monroe organizes a variety of programs for people of all ages.

Monroe Transportation

Air transportation is provided by Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Monroe Higher Education

Colleges that provide higher education in the city are Monroe County Community College and Michigan College of Beauty.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 17%Monroe Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 17%Monroe Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Monroe, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men78
Senior Citizens66
Racial Diversity69
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults46
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use69
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime65
Low Violent Crime43

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