What are the schools like in Monmouth, OR?

Monmouth is served primarily by Central SD 13J. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.1:1.

What is the median household income in Monmouth?

The median household income in Monmouth, OR is $61,282 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Monmouth, OR?

Monmouth has an average high temperature of 46.6°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Monmouth, OR affordable or expensive?

Monmouth's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Monmouth is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $343,900 and the median rent is $1,125 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Monmouth, OR?

Monmouth has a violent crime rate of 132.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 946.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Monmouth, OR a Good Place to Live?

Monmouth is a small city of 11,054 in Oregon, with a median household income of $61,282 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Monmouth stands out for lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Monmouth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Monmouth 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: 102.4

Monmouth's overall cost of living index is 102.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Monmouth costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Monmouth, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$343,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,125	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,282	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Monmouth's violent crime rate is 132.6 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

132.6 /100k

Property Crime

946.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Monmouth is served primarily by Central SD 13J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Monmouth, OR	National Avg
School District	Central SD 13J	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Monmouth sees average highs of 46.6°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 41.9 inches of annual precipitation and 9.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Monmouth, OR
Average High — January	46.6°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	41.9"
Annual Snowfall	9.6"

Demographics

Metric	Monmouth, OR	National Avg
Population	11,054	—
Median Age	25.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.4%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	10.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Independence, OR 2 mi Rickreall, OR 6 mi Dallas, OR 6 mi Eola, OR 8 mi Falls City, OR 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Monmouth

Monmouth, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97361

Monmouth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monmouth, OR affordable or expensive?

Monmouth's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Monmouth roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $343,900 and median rent is $1,125/month.

What is the crime rate in Monmouth, OR?

Monmouth's violent crime rate is 132.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 946.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Monmouth?

Public schools in Monmouth are operated by Central SD 13J. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.1:1. 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Monmouth, OR a good place to live?

Monmouth, OR has a population of 11,054, a median household income of $61,282, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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 Monmouth?

Monmouth averages 46.6°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.9 inches with about 9.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Monmouth?

Monmouth, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97361.

What is the population of Monmouth?

The population of Monmouth, Oregon is 11,054 with a median age of 25.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Monmouth?

Key numbers for living in Monmouth: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $343,900, median household income $61,282, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Monmouth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.