Monroeville is a small town of 1,144 in Indiana, with a median household income of $51,732
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Monroeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 90.0
Monroeville's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Monroeville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Monroeville, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$99,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$798
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,732
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Monroeville's violent crime rate is 229.1 per 100,000 residents
— 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
229.1 /100k
Property Crime
1640.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Monroeville is served primarily by East Allen County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Monroeville, IN
National Avg
School District
East Allen County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Monroeville sees average highs of 33.1°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.1 inches of snow per year.
Monroeville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Monroeville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $99,600 and median rent is $798/month.
Monroeville's violent crime rate is 229.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1640.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Monroeville are operated by East Allen County Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 9.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Monroeville, IN has a population of 1,144, a median household income of $51,732, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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 33.1°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches
with about 28.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Monroeville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46773.
The population of Monroeville, Indiana is 1,144 with a median age of 52.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Monroeville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $99,600, median household income $51,732, crime index 67 (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.
