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Monroe, Utah

Monroe, Utah, in Sevier county, is 113 miles S of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 237 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. As of the year 2000 census, 1,845 people lived in Monroe.

The People and Families of Monroe

In Monroe, about 71% of adults are married. Monroe is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Monroe without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monroe had a median family income of $37,415. In Monroe, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Monroe residents donated more money ($500) 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 91% of living spaces in Monroe are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. In general, Monroe offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Monroe, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Monroe Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Monroe Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Monroe, UT

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old92
Female Share of the Population710
Senior Citizens510
Racial Diversity53
Male Share of the Population41
Age of the Population410
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married105
Average Household Size102

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Housing Recently Built84
Affordability of Rents59
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25
People Living Alone27
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