Apartments for rent in Monroe, NC

Monroe, a small city in North Carolina, has a population of approximately 34,000. Families with young children should feel welcome, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the community. Overall, the city's population, with an average age of just over 35, is decidedly younger than most cities in North Carolina. Renters tend to be in the minority in the city, and 58% of residents own their homes. At $956/month, the average rent is roughly equal to the state average.

Monroe residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Many residents (42%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is not used much. A small percentage of workers commute on foot.

Many Monroe residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Together, these industries make up 22% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in transportation, making it the top field in the city. Monroe workers bring in an average annual income of almost $59,000, around $9,000 less than the average North Carolina resident. Monroe's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Monroe has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or GED (20%) compared to the North Carolina average. Further, 7% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.