Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Agua Dulce
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Art Insight Emporium
Art Gallery
Monroe County Labor History Museum
Museum
River Raisin Centre for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Monroe Historical Museum
Museum
Vietnam Veterans Historical Museum
Museum
Phoenix Theatres The Mall of Monroe
Cinema
Memory Lane Drive-In Theater
Cinema
Food and Drink (20) C+
129 Lounge
Bar
Beek's Bar & Grill
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Towne Square
Alcohol
McGeady's Town Pub
Bar
Uptown Bar
Bar
Susie's Sweets & Eats
Sweets
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Mary Sacco's Pizza
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Danny's Frozen Custard
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fazoli's
Fast Food
Monroe's Original
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Magic Wok
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
Danny's Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
GFS Marketplace
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (48) A+
Central Park
Park
C.D. "AL" Cappuccili Park
Park
Soldiers and Sailors Park
Park
Riviere Aux Raisins Park
Park
Rauch Park
Park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
Park
Altrusa Park
Park
Labor Park
Park
Hellenberg Park
Park
Saint Mary's Park
Park
Kentucky Memorial Park
Park
Captain Norman Heck Park
Park
Lavendar Park
Park
Roessler Park
Park
Father Carnes Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Hoffman Park
Park
Manor Park
Park
Wm. C. Sterling State Park
Park
Waterloo Park
Park
Cranbrook Park
Park
Worrell Park
Park
Munson Park
Park
Frenchtown Park 3
Park
Stoneco Fields
Park
Shops (31) A-
Frenchie's Fine Jewelry, Coins & Stamps Inc.
Fashion
Jones For Men
Clothing
Deez Beez Boutique
Fashion
PS Food Mart
Convenience Store
Wise Guy
Hairdresser
Martin's Shoe House
Shoes
Expressions Trinkets & Treasures
Gift Shop
Brown Bag Boutique
Clothing
Diamond Designs
Fashion
Bee Sweet Antiques
Furniture
Manny's
Gift Shop
Victoria Day Spa
Beauty
Jack's Bicycle & Fitness
Bicycle
Victoria Day Spa
Beauty
Way Station
Convenience Store
Pilot Travel Center
Convenience Store
S & G
Convenience Store
West Elm
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
TravelCenters Of America
Convenience Store
MS Fuels 5
Convenience Store
Dollar $
Discount Store
Electrik Image Spa
Beauty
On The Go
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Monroe.
Public Transit Stops (19)
Stops & Stations A+
Elm & Maple
Bus Stop
3rd & Kentucky
Bus Stop
Mercy Memorial Hospital
Bus Stop
Washington & 1st
Bus Stop
6th & Navarre
Bus Stop
Frenchtown Place
Bus Stop
8th & Kentucky
Bus Stop
Greenwood Shelter
Bus Stop
8th & Cass
Bus Stop
Orchard School
Bus Stop
Noble & Lavender
Bus Stop
Riverpark Plaza
Bus Stop
Monroe Kmart
Bus Stop
Front & Roessler
Bus Stop
Monroe Shopping Center
Bus Stop
Woodcraft Square
Bus Stop
7th & Cooper
Bus Stop
Telegraph Station
Bus Stop
River Valley Square
Bus Stop
The Mall of Monroe (front of mall)
Bus Stop
Monroe Meijer
Bus Stop
Monroe Mall
Bus Stop
The Mall of Monroe (back of mall)
Bus Stop
Greenwycke Lane
Bus Stop
Meadowbrook
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Monroe is 93/100 - which is 4% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D-

Monroe crime rates are 2,443 per 100k, which is 22% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
1,879 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
564 crimes per 100k F
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employment D+

The median income in Monroe is $53,068 - which is 4% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$53,068 D-
Unemployment Rate
4.0% D+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CHS Group LLC
Clinic
ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital
Hospital
Maywood Medical Clinic
Doctor
Allergy and Asthma Clinic
Doctor
Monroe City Police Department
Police
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Police
Monroe Health Center
Doctor
HomeTown Pharmacy
Pharmacy
State Police
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Mercy Memorial Family Medicine Residency Center
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Monroe Cancer Center
Clinic
Medilodge of Monroe
Nursing Home
Jeanette C. Murphy DDS, PLC
Dentist
Wellnow Urgent Care
Clinic
Mercy Advanced Heart Care
Doctor
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Monroe home prices are $131,900 - which is 3% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$131,900 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
20% A+
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D

The Monroe graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C-
Elementary Schools (18) F
Trinity Lutheran School
Arborwood Elementary School
Mces-St. John Campus
Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools
Orchard Center High School
Zion Lutheran School
Manor Elementary School
Waterloo School
Triumph Academy
Custer Elementary School
Sodt Elementary School
Monroe County Youth Center
High Schools (9) F
St Mary Catholic Central High School
Orchard Center High School
Monroe High School
Monroe County Youth Center
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ratings B-

Monroe has an overall rating of 71% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes B
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It's a decent place 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 30, 2024) It is a decent place to live in SE MI it's pretty quiet has it's ups and downs crime happens but that's with any place but it's improving. ...Read More Read Less
Monroe, MI: Small Town Charm 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Monroe, Michigan is located between the Detroit area and Toledo, Ohio. Monroe is a mid-size small town and residents of Monroe want it to stay that way. This city, though having a population of over close to 20,000, has the mindset of keeping things simple. Monroe public schools ...Read More are good, if not at least slightly above average according to many residents. Monroe is home to many beautiful churches and parks, and quaint small shops that keep the small town vibe thriving within the city. Crime is average, and usually well controlled.

Weather in Monroe is like what you'd find for the majority of the lower peninsula of Michigan. Winters can be frigid and snowy, while summers are hot and humid. Overall, Monroe is an excellent place to consider living if you're of retirement age or if you're raising a family. Though it doesn't boast much of a nightlife for younger people, Monroe's quaint charms and small-town feel is likely to attract many people who are looking for something safe and small but still close to the city. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Monroe? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Central Park
      C.D. "AL" Cappuccili Park
      Soldiers and Sailors Park
      Riviere Aux Raisins Park
      Rauch Park
      River Raisin National Battlefield Park
      Altrusa Park
      Labor Park

      Entertainment

      Art Insight Emporium
      Monroe County Labor History Museum
      River Raisin Centre for the Arts
      Monroe Historical Museum
      Vietnam Veterans Historical Museum
      Phoenix Theatres The Mall of Monroe
      Memory Lane Drive-In Theater

      Food & Drink

      129 Lounge
      Beek's Bar & Grill
      Subway
      Towne Square
      McGeady's Town Pub
      Uptown Bar
      Susie's Sweets & Eats
      Cold Stone Creamery

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Monroe? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Monroe.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Monroe? The cost of living in Monroe is 93/100 - which is 4% higher than Michigan.
      Monroe
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Monroe? Monroe crime rates are 2,443, which are 22% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      2,443 per 100k people

      5% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      5% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Monroe? The median income in Monroe is $53,068 which is 4% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $53,0684% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,1759% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      14% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Monroe a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Allergy and Asthma Clinic
      Maywood Medical Clinic
      Monroe Health Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Monroe home prices? Monroe home prices are $131,900 - which is 3% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $131,90029% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $75720% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Monroe have good schools? The Monroe graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      19% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      12% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Monroe a good place to live? Monroe has an overall rating of 71% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      6 total surveys

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