About Monroe County

Monroe is a county in the Wheeling Metropolitan area. It has a population of 13,401 and a population density of 30, which is 68% below the national average. It has a median age of 46, which is 2 years above the Wheeling Metro median age and 7 years above the national average.


Monroe County has a median home value of $144,660, which is 24% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,120 is 25% above the metro average rent and 46% below the national average rent The average household income in Monroe County is $55,381 , which is 6% below the Metro average household income and 29% below the national average of household income.

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$144,660Median Home Value
$109,300 Wheeling Metro Area
$1,120Median Rent
$842 Wheeling Metro Area
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Monroe County's population is made up of 56% married, 26% single, 11% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 45%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 23%. Homeowners make up 80% of the population in Monroe County.

13,401Population
135,517 Wheeling Metro Area
30Population Density
  • 51% Male
  • 49% Female
46 Median Age
44 Wheeling Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Monroe County is $33,127. The Median Household Income is $55,381

$33,127Income Per Capita
$34,322 Wheeling Metro Area
$55,381Median Household Income
$59,180 Wheeling Metro Area
14% Poverty Rate
14% Wheeling Metro Area
6% Unemployment Rate
5% Wheeling Metro Area
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Amenities in Monroe County
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$144,660Median Home Value
$109,300 Wheeling Metro Area
$1,120Median Rent
$842 Wheeling Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Wheeling Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
20%
Home Owners
80%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Benton Township crime index is 39 which is lower than the national average.

39
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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