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Monroe, MI


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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.

The People and Families of Monroe

In Monroe, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monroe had a median family income of $51,442.

Political Inclinations

Monroe residents donated more money ($12,600) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Monroe Housing

An estimated 62% of living spaces in Monroe are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Monroe, 94% of commuters drive to work.

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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