Monroe, North Carolina

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Southeast Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

64.2

D

out of 100

Overview

Monroe is a North Carolina city with a population of approximately 37,797, part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $358,990. Median household income is $63,982.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 37,797 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $358,990 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $63,982 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28.8 minutes
  • Part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

37,797

Source: Census ACS

$358,990

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$63,982

Source: Census ACS

28.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

23

Source: Walk Score

99 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Union County (county-level results)

37%
62%
Democrat 51,168
Republican 86,271
Leans R+25.3

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 57.2/100

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

Income vs Housing 49.1/100

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

Commute Time 46.4/100

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

Crime 20/100

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

Walkability 23/100

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

Purchasing Power 46.7/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 64.2

Location

Monroe, NC (35.0178, -80.5372)
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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.