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    Monroe

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      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A
      2. Crime & Safety
        B
      3. Housing
        B minus
      4. Nightlife
        B minus
      5. Good for Families
        A
      6. Diversity
        A
      7. Jobs
        B
      8. Weather
        C+
      9. Cost of Living
        C
      10. Health & Fitness
        B
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A
      12. Commute
        B
      Monroe is a with a population of 21,206. Monroe is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Monroe offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Monroe there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Monroe and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Monroe are highly rated.
      Population
      21,206
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $353,300
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,748
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Dense Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        19%
      • Own
        81%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        34.8
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        0
        40.7
      • Robbery
        0
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        46.5
        500.1
      • Theft
        1,080.3
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        0
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        12%
      • 10-17 years
        14%
      • 18-24 years
        9%
      • 25-34 years
        11%
      • 35-44 years
        11%
      • 45-54 years
        17%
      • 55-64 years
        14%
      • 65+ years
        12%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        16%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        26%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        26%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        23%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        9%
        11%
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      Working in Monroe

      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $110,389
      National
      $69,021
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