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Monroe Township
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
Philadelphia

Monroe Township

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade B minus
    3. Housing
      grade C+
    4. Nightlife
      grade B minus
    5. Good for Families
      grade B
    6. Diversity
      grade A minus
    7. Jobs
      grade B
    8. Weather
      grade B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      grade B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    12. Commute
      grade B minus

    Monroe Township is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 37,342. Monroe Township is in Gloucester County. Living in Monroe Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Monroe Township there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Monroe Township and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Monroe Township are above average.

    About

    About Monroe Township...
    Population
    37,342

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $220,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,158
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      46.1
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      5.4
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      29.8
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      168.1
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      856.5
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      59.6
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      national  11%

    Working in Monroe Township

    Jobs
    grade B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $90,952
    National
    $69,021

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