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Monroe, OR


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Monroe, Oregon

Monroe, Oregon, in Benton county, is 20 miles NW of Eugene, Oregon (center to center) and 89 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city is included in the Corvallis metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 607 people lived in Monroe.

The People and Families of Monroe

In Monroe, about 60% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here.

The city is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monroe had a median family income of $40,714.

Political Inclinations

Monroe residents donated more money ($3,100) 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 59% of living spaces in Monroe are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Monroe, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Monroe Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Monroe, OR

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity75
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Well-Paid Single Men66
Age of the Population35
Senior Citizens12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty56
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work53
Working at Home52
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Rents37
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