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Monroe County
  • County in Pennsylvania
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Monroe County

#20 in Best Counties for Families in Pennsylvania
    B
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Housing
      C
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      B+
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      C
    8. Cost of Living
      C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      C+
    Monroe County is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 168,128. In Monroe County, most residents own their homes. In Monroe County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Many young professionals live in Monroe County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Monroe County are above average.
    Population
    168,128
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $182,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,229
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      175.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      43.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      236.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,884.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      61.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Monroe County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,679
    National
    $69,021
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