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Monroe
  • Town in Wisconsin
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Monroe

#43 in Best Places to Retire in Wisconsin
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Monroe is a town in Wisconsin with a population of 10,668. Monroe is in Green County. Living in Monroe offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Monroe there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Monroe and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Monroe are above average.
    Population
    10,668
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $141,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $793
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      48.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      67.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      856.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      66.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Monroe

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,634
    National
    $69,021
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