Monroe Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,512 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,634 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$197,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$547 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$656 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wyoming County
1
Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wyoming County
1
Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 15 24
Feb 3 10 26
Mar 3 8 35
Apr 4 3 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 4 2 39
Dec 3 9 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, PA State Senate District 20, PA State House District 110, PA
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Schools

Evans Falls El Sch
2 miles, N • 3.7 star
Lake-Noxen El Sch
6 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Eihab School
6 miles, E
Wycallis El Sch
6 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Misericordia University
6 miles, S • 3.2 star
Fortis Institute-Forty Fort
12 miles, S • 1 star
King's College
14 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Tyler Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NE • 5 star
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
14 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
61 miles, S • 1.4 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
68 miles, N • 1 star
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