Monroe, North Carolina

Population 33,286

Monroe is located in Union County, NC. The population is 33,286, making Monroe the 2nd largest city in Union County.

There are 23 public schools in Monroe with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Monroe is high , and there are 157 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Monroe is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Monroe property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Monroe include Monroe Township, Unionville and Wingate.

Monroe Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 23.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.2%

Crime Rate

59.89% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 368
  • Violent Crimes: 932
  • Robbery: 196
  • Burglary: 963
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

71.29% Higher than national avg.
  • 157 offenders in Monroe
  • 47.17 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

593 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 24
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 562

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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23 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 23 K-12 public schools in Monroe, NC and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Monroe's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
4 Private Schools

First Assembly Christian School

Shining Light Baptist Academy

Tabernacle Christian School

Under His Wings Christian School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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157 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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83 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Monroe, NC issued 83 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 83 permits, 79 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Monroe, NC issued 106 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 106 permits, 101 were issued for single family homes and 5 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $888
  • 1 Bedroom: $905
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,030
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,335
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,730

Zip Codes

28110 28111 28112 28174

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Environmental Hazards

593 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Monroe, NC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Monroe, NC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Monroe, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 41.62°
  • February 44.98°
  • March 52.58°
  • April 61.53°
  • May 69.58°
  • June 77.67°
  • July 80.1°
  • August 78.68°
  • September 72.98°
  • October 61.38°
  • November 50.88°
  • December 45.18°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Monroe, NC

Earthquakes
Monroe, NC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Monroe, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Monroe, NC has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Monroe, NC has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Monroe, NC: $44,267

Unemployment

Unemployment in Monroe is 3.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 54.53%
White Collar - 45.47%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Richard Hudson
  • Robert Pittenger

Neighborhood Info

4 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

6 Cemeteries view all

33 FCC Towers view all

11 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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