Apartments for rent in Monroe, OH

The town of Monroe, Ohio is home to approximately 14,000 residents. Families with young children can expect to feel right at home, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the population, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the city's residents, at an average age of just over 37, are younger than most cities in Ohio. Just 25% of residents rent in Monroe, as the majority own their homes. With an average rent of $1,103 per month, exceeding the state average by $292/month, relatively high rent costs may be a contributing factor in the higher levels of ownership.

Monroe has a relatively high percentage of college graduates compared to the state average, as 15% of the city's residents over the age of 25 possess a Bachelor's Degree. Additionally, 6% have a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Monroe residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 20% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's residents work in management, as 10% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of nearly $91K, Monroe workers take home about $27,000 more than their peers elsewhere in Ohio. Monroe's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).

Monroe has an average commute time of about 29 minutes, longer than the state average of about 24 minutes. Many residents (44%) commute to work by car, while public transit is not widely used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.