Apartments for rent in Monroe, WI

A small city in Wisconsin, Monroe has a population of just under 11,000. Retirees are common, as they account for 20% of the population compared to 14% nationally. Renters tend to be in the minority in Monroe, and 60% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $708 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Monroe will save around $2,000 compared to the state average.

Monroe has an average commute time of about 17 minutes, faster than the Wisconsin average of about 23 minutes. Many residents (47%) drive their own vehicle to work, while public transit isn't widely used. A small percentage of residents (3%) walk to work, though the number is greater than the national average.

Compared to the national average, Monroe has a large percentage of residents older than 25 who possess a high school degree or GED (26%). Additionally, 10% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 4% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are three primary industries in Monroe: manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 30% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, which ranks as the top field in the city. Monroe workers earn an average annual income of about $59K, around $9,000 less than the state average. Monroe's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.