Livability Score

84
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
XO Espresso
Coffee Shop
Yoforit Frozen Yogurt
Coffee Shop
Henry's Donuts
Coffee Shop
Darci's Dinky Donuts & Espresso
Coffee Shop
Sharina Beans On Main
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
One Cup
Coffee Shop
Coffee Corral
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Galaxy Monroe
Cinema
The Reptile Zoo
Zoo
Food and Drink (21) C+
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Mexican Snack Bar
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Teriyaki Bowl
Fast Food
Stout Taproom
Bar
Taco Time
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Fresh and Fancy Donuts
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
BBQ
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Thrive Fitness
Gym
Pursuit Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Parks (87) A+
Blueberry Children's Park
Park
Stanton Meadows Park
Park
Currie View Park
Park
Travellers Park
Park
Monroe Family Village Park
Playground
Skykomish River Centennial Park
Park
Wales Street Park
Park
Lewis Street Park
Park
Cedar Grove Park
Park
Al Borlin Park
Park
Park Meadows City Park
Park
Lake Tye Park
Park
Fairfield County Park
Park
Lord Hill Regional Park
Park
Shops (37) A+
Embroidery for the Soul
Fabric
My Goods
Convenience Store
HairMasters
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Rebecca's Nails
Beauty
Man Cave Barber Shop
Hairdresser
My Goods Market
Convenience Store
Wyatt's Diamond Jewelers
Fashion
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
IdealLifestyle
Nutrition Supplements
Nails & Spa
Beauty
Seattle Sun Tan
Beauty
Del's Feed & Farm Supply
Discount Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
VIP Nails & Spa
Beauty
E Cig & Vapor
Gift Shop
Lowe's
Home Improvement
PM&M Antiques
Furniture
Main Street Books
Books
Nail Lounge
Beauty
Sunrise Spa
Beauty
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Pet Pros
Pets
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Monroe.
Public Transit Stops (44)
Stops & Stations A+
Hwy 2 & N Kelsey St
Bus Stop
179th Ave SE & Stanton St
Bus Stop
N Kelsey St & Blueberry Ln SE
Bus Stop
179th Ave SE & Stanton St SE
Bus Stop
Hwy 2 & N Kelsey St
Bus Stop
179th Ave SE & 154th St SE
Bus Stop
179th Ave SE & 154th St SE
Bus Stop
N Kelsey St & W Hill St
Bus Stop
N Kelsey St & W Columbia St
Bus Stop
179th Ave SE & 147th St SE
Bus Stop
179th Ave SE & 147th St SE
Bus Stop
179th Ave SE & Grand St SE
Bus Stop
Hwy 2 & 179th Ave SE
Bus Stop
179th Ave SE & 157th Pl SE
Bus Stop
W Main St & N Kelsey St
Bus Stop
Hwy 2 & 179th Ave SE
Bus Stop
Hwy 2 & Chain Lake Rd
Bus Stop
Village Wy & W Main St
Bus Stop
Village Wy & W Main St
Bus Stop
Hwy 2 & N Lewis St
Bus Stop
W Main St & 179th Ave SE
Bus Stop
179th Ave SE & W Main St
Bus Stop
Village Wy & Sky River Pkwy
Bus Stop
W Main St & 179th Ave SE
Bus Stop
Village Wy & Sky River Pkwy
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Monroe is 140/100 - which is 19% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C

Monroe crime rates are 2,969 per 100k, which is 20% lower than Washington
Property Crime
2,703 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
266 crimes per 100k B
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employment A+

The median income in Monroe is $88,683 - which is 41% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$88,683 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.2% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
EvergreenHealth Monroe
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
RediClinic
Doctor
Monroe Family Dentistry
Dentist
Providence Monroe Family Medicine
Clinic
Alpine Dental & Wellness
Dentist
Monroe Police Department
Police
Sky Valley Dental
Dentist
Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Station 31
Fire Station
Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Station 32
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

Monroe home prices are $395,500 - which is 47% higher than Washington
Home Price
$395,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
34% A+
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The Monroe graduation rate is 78% - which is 10% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (11) A+
Little Doves Preschool & Kindergarten
Frank Wagner Elementary
Sky Valley Education Center
Monroe Christian School
Monroe Montessori School
Park Place Middle School
Sky Valley Adventist School
Out Of District Special Ed
Fryelands Elementary
Cornerstone Academy
Chain Lake Elementary School
Salem Woods Elementary School
Sonshine Preschool & Kindergarten
High Schools (6) A+
Sky Valley Education Center
Leaders In Learning
Youth Re-Engagement
Out Of District Special Ed
Monroe High School
Cornerstone Academy
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ratings A

Monroe has an overall rating of 82% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Monroe, WA: A Peaceful Place 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Located about 30 miles away from the city of Seattle, Monroe is a small town in Snohomish County, WA. Living in Monroe has been an overall pleasant experience, I personally love being surrounded by green trees, and the different creatures that thrive in this type of environment. ...Read More The suburban communities I have visited around my own give a very welcoming impression, even while shopping for my own house I experienced friendly reception from individuals in the community which lead me to make the decision to purchase in this area.

Monroe has many places to grab a hot coffee or latte, as well as many different ethnic cuisines I frequently visit. Monroe also has a diverse population of residents, many of them commute to the city where they work. The best areas to eat in Monroe are off Highway 2, just off of the 522. Monroe has a population of nearly 18,000, with a national median home value of 260K, which seems to be the reason why in recent years people have begun to look outside of the greater Seattle area for more affordable housing. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Blueberry Children's Park
      Stanton Meadows Park
      Currie View Park
      Travellers Park
      Monroe Family Village Park
      Skykomish River Centennial Park
      Wales Street Park
      Lewis Street Park

      Entertainment

      Galaxy Monroe
      The Reptile Zoo

      Food & Drink

      Baskin-Robbins
      Taco Bell
      Five Guys
      Subway
      Burger King
      Carl's Jr.
      Mexican Snack Bar
      Little Caesars

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Monroe? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Monroe.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Monroe? The cost of living in Monroe is 140/100 - which is 19% higher than Washington.
      Monroe
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Monroe? Monroe crime rates are 2,969, which are 20% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      2,969 per 100k people

      28% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      28% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      33%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Monroe? The median income in Monroe is $88,683 which is 41% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $88,68360% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,6641% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      52% 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

      EvergreenHealth Monroe

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      RediClinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Monroe home prices? Monroe home prices are $395,500 - which is 47% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $395,500114% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,58667% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      6% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Monroe have good schools? The Monroe graduation rate is 78% - which is 10% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      27:1

      71% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Monroe a good place to live? Monroe has an overall rating of 82% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      2 total surveys

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