Monroe, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
47,241 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,521 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
62.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$174,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$411 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$590 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ouachita Parish
8
Monroe Metro Area
7
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ouachita Parish
8
Monroe Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 44
Feb 5 0 48
Mar 5 0 56
Apr 5 0 64
May 5 0 72
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 6 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 34, LA State House District 16, LA
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Schools

Carroll Junior High School
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Sherrouse School
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Carroll High School
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

University of Louisiana at Monroe
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Francis Medical Center
3 miles, W • 3.2 star
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
5 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
2 miles, SE • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
87 miles, SW • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
102 miles, W • 1.4 star
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