City profile
Monroe, MI
Monroe County · Population 20,320
Monroe is a town in Monroe County, MI with about 20,320 residents and a typical home value near $168,000. It is 31 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
27°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
180
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$167,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,091
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
83
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.28%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 83/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Tornado, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
21 mi to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 36% Democratic / 63% Republican
Community
Population
20,320
Black population
7.5%
County
Monroe County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 20,320 residents
- Typical home value about $168,000
- 31 miles from Ann Arbor, MI
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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