Monroe is a small town of 2,530 in Utah, with a median household income of $62,361
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Monroe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 91.3
Monroe's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Monroe costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Monroe, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$238,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$844
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,361
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Monroe's violent crime rate is 161.9 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
161.9 /100k
Property Crime
1031.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Monroe is served primarily by Sevier District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Monroe, UT
National Avg
School District
Sevier District
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Monroe sees average highs of 41.0°F in January
and 90.4°F in July,
with 24.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.8 inches of snow per year.
Monroe's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Monroe roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $238,000 and median rent is $844/month.
Monroe's violent crime rate is 161.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1031.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Monroe are operated by Sevier District.
The district has 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1. 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Monroe, UT has a population of 2,530, a median household income of $62,361, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
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.
Monroe averages 41.0°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.2 inches
with about 17.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Monroe, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84754.
The population of Monroe, Utah is 2,530 with a median age of 45.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Monroe: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $238,000, median household income $62,361, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
