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Monroe, WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population

19,755

Land area

6.4sq mi

People per sq mi

3,099

ZIP codes

0

Monroe and its ZIP codes

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Monroe at a glance

  • Monroe is about 26 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • It is the 77th most populous of 628 cities and towns in Washington.
  • Households here earn a median of $110,461 a year, 13% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $668,400 (18% above Washington) and median rent is $1,950 a month.

Local data for Monroe, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Monroe, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$110,461

Poverty rate

7.3%

Median home value

$668,400

Median rent

$1,950/mo

Homeownership

71.5%

Bachelor's or higher

30.0%

Median age

35.7

Average commute

31.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,931), German Americans (2,421), Irish Americans (1,854).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Snohomish County. PPP loans are for Monroe.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$84,350

299,062 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$78,447

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.7B

FY 2026, $5,716 per person

Snohomish County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Monroe, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.2%
  • Carpooled7.9%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walked1.9%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home20.4%

Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Monroe, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

49

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

1,769

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

74° / 32°F

50.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Monroe, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.4%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

8.3%

U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts

Smoking

12.1%

U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.1%

U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts

Cities near Monroe

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Monroe NorthCensus-designated place1.3 mi2.1
Chain LakeCensus-designated place2.7 mi10.9
High BridgeCensus-designated place4.4 mi7
Woods CreekCensus-designated place4.7 mi14
Three LakesCensus-designated place5.2 mi11.7
CathcartCensus-designated place5.5 mi3.9
MaltbyCensus-designated place6.1 mi19.3
SnohomishCity6.8 mi3.5
Silver FirsCensus-designated place7.6 mi6.9
ClearviewCensus-designated place7.7 mi4.6
North SultanCensus-designated place7.8 mi0.6
Bunk FossCensus-designated place8.5 mi3.9
SultanCity8.7 mi3.3
CavaleroCensus-designated place8.8 mi0.5
DuvallCity8.8 mi2.5
Fobes HillCensus-designated place9 mi4.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Monroe, WA in?
Monroe is in Snohomish County, Washington.
What is the population of Monroe, WA?
About 19,755 people live in Monroe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Monroe?
Nearby places include Monroe North (1.3 mi), Chain Lake (2.7 mi), High Bridge (4.4 mi), Woods Creek (4.7 mi), Three Lakes (5.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023