Monroe is a medium-sized city located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 15,489 people and two associated neighborhoods, Monroe is the 119th largest community in Ohio. Much of the housing stock in Monroe was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Monroe economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Monroe, where the median household income is $100,100.00. Monroe real estate is some of the most expensive in Ohio, although Monroe house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some cities, Monroe isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Monroe are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Monroe is a city of sales and office workers, professionals, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Monroe who work in office and administrative support (17.25%), management occupations (10.98%), and sales jobs (10.71%). Also of interest is that Monroe has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Monroe telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 13.29% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Monroe is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Monroe’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Monroe is a small city, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.The education level of Monroe citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 38.23% of adults in Monroe have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Monroe in 2022 was $38,178, which is upper middle income relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $152,712 for a family of four. Monroe is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Monroe home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Monroe residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Monroe include German, Irish, English, Italian, and European. The most common language spoken in Monroe is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.
