Monroe, Michigan

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Midwest Monroe, MI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76.7

C

out of 100

Overview

Monroe is a Michigan city with a population of approximately 20,089, part of the Monroe, MI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $224,777. Median household income is $57,779.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 20,089 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $224,777 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $57,779 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.4 minutes
  • Part of the Monroe, MI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

20,089

Source: Census ACS

$224,777

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$57,779

Source: Census ACS

22.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

48

Source: Walk Score

89 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Monroe County (county-level results)

36%
63%
Democrat 32,622
Republican 57,405
Leans R+27.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 91.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 70.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 65.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 48/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 47.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 76.7

Location

Monroe, MI (41.9275, -83.4048)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.