Apartments for rent in West Monroe, MI

West Monroe is a small town in Michigan with just over 3,000 residents. Young adults aged 15-24 will feel welcome, as they make up an above-average percentage of the community, while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just under 38, skew younger than most cities in Michigan. Just 21% of residents rent in West Monroe, as most own their homes. With an average rent of $958/month, exceeding the state average by $83/month, relatively high rent costs may be a factor in the higher levels of ownership.

Many West Monroe residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Together, these industries make up 24% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 7% of the town's population works in transportation, which ranks as the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of about $49K, West Monroe workers bring in less than the average Michigan resident. West Monroe's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. West Monroe has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (8%) compared to the national average (5%). Further, 6% have a Bachelor's degree and 3% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.

West Monroe has an average commute time of about 24 minutes. Many residents (41%) drive to work, while public transportation is not used. Few commuters walk to work.