What are the schools like in Monroe, GA?

Monroe is served primarily by Walton County. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Monroe?

The median household income in Monroe, GA is $45,307 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.2%.

What is the weather like in Monroe, GA?

Monroe has an average high temperature of 53.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Monroe, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Monroe, GA affordable or expensive?

Monroe's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Monroe is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $189,600 and the median rent is $1,100 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Monroe, GA?

Monroe has a violent crime rate of 320.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1631.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Monroe, GA a Good Place to Live?

Monroe is a small city of 15,036 in Georgia, with a median household income of $45,307 and a 11.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Monroe stands out for 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 Monroe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Monroe 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: 100.9

Monroe's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Monroe costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Monroe, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$189,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,100	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	34.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,307	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Monroe's violent crime rate is 320.2 per 100,000 residents — 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

320.2 /100k

Property Crime

1631.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Monroe is served primarily by Walton County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Monroe, GA	National Avg
School District	Walton County	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	72.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Monroe sees average highs of 53.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Monroe, GA
Average High — January	53.9°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	50.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Monroe, GA	National Avg
Population	15,036	—
Median Age	28.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	40.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	53.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	34.0%	22.2%
65 and over	11.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Between, GA 5 mi Good Hope, GA 6 mi Jersey, GA 7 mi Walnut Grove, GA 8 mi Bethlehem, GA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Monroe

Monroe, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

30655 30656

Monroe vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monroe, GA affordable or expensive?

Monroe's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Monroe roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $189,600 and median rent is $1,100/month.

What is the crime rate in Monroe, GA?

Monroe's violent crime rate is 320.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1631.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Monroe?

Public schools in Monroe are operated by Walton County. The district has 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 13.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Monroe, GA a good place to live?

Monroe, GA has a population of 15,036, a median household income of $45,307, and an unemployment rate of 11.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Monroe?

Monroe averages 53.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Monroe?

Monroe, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 30655, 30656.

What is the population of Monroe?

The population of Monroe, Georgia is 15,036 with a median age of 28.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Monroe?

Key numbers for living in Monroe: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $189,600, median household income $45,307, crime index 82 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Monroe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.