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Monroeville is a small town of 5,917 in Alabama, with a median household income of $32,040
and a 14.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Monroeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Monroeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Monroeville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.5
Monroeville's overall cost of living index is 87.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Monroeville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Monroeville, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$115,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$641
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$32,040
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Monroeville's violent crime rate is 211.7 per 100,000 residents
— 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
211.7 /100k
Property Crime
617.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Monroeville is served primarily by Monroe County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Monroeville, AL
National Avg
School District
Monroe County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Monroeville sees average highs of 62.4°F in January
and 93.2°F in July,
with 54.6 inches of annual precipitation
.
Monroeville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Monroeville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $115,300 and median rent is $641/month.
Monroeville's violent crime rate is 211.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 617.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Monroeville are operated by Monroe County.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 22.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Monroeville, AL has a population of 5,917, a median household income of $32,040, and an unemployment rate of 14.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Monroeville averages 62.4°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.6 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Monroeville, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36460.
The population of Monroeville, Alabama is 5,917 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Monroeville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $115,300, median household income $32,040, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Monroeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
