City profile
Monroe, NC
Union County · Population 36,759
Monroe is a town in Union County, NC with about 36,759 residents and a typical home value near $309,000. It is 22 miles from Charlotte, NC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
218
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$309,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,898
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
93
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.85%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 89/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Tornado, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
26 mi to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 37% Democratic / 62% Republican
Community
Population
36,759
Black population
19.7%
County
Union County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸NC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), inland flooding
Highlights
- About 36,759 residents
- Typical home value about $309,000
- 22 miles from Charlotte, NC
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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