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Monroe, NC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Monroe.

Population: 85,432 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Monroe, NC is $366,823 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $248,500 after a median 146 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,076/month. 25 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$366,823

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

146

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$366,823
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+4.7%
5-year appreciation
+27.0%
10-year appreciation
+108.5%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$369,297
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$248,500
Median list price
$260,000
Median price per sqft
$179
1-year sale-price change
+5.3%
Median days on market
146 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
407
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
104

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,076/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,235/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,290/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,745/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,210/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
25
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
3
High schools
7
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Union Academy Charter School, Monroe Charter Academy, Apprentice Academy HS of NC
Schools include
Union Academy, Monroe Charter Academy, Apprentice Academy High School, Benton Heights Elementary, Fairview Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ram Leather Care (12.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
52.5°F
Annual precipitation
40.0 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
201
Days with Moderate air quality
43
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
38,329
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,369

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (49 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
56
Nearest airport
Edwards Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ATRIUM HEALTH PINEVILLE, CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTH, ATRIUM HEALTH UNION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,916 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
21.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,735
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
62,909
Average weekly wage
$1,131
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,166

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MonroeState medianUS median
Median home value$366,823$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$248,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market146 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$2,076/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,735$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Monroe, NC?
$366,823.
What is the median sale price in Monroe, NC?
$248,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Monroe, NC?
Median days on market: 146 days.
What is typical rent in Monroe, NC?
Typical rent: $2,076/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Monroe, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave.
Is Monroe, NC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Monroe, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Monroe, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Monroe, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Monroe, NC?
25 schools (13 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Monroe, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Monroe, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Monroe, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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