Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
17%
Monroe
Monroe, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,398
Population
16,860
Renter Mix
58% Rent
A pastoral small town between Athens and the state’s capital
Rural
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Great Location
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Quaint
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Affordable
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Monroe is a small town located midway between Atlanta and Athens. Monroe is about 50 miles from the state’s capital city and 27 miles to Athens. With Athens and Atlanta so close at hand, you’ll be able to enjoy the tranquil countryside lifestyle with two of Georgia’s most distinctive cities just minutes away. Monroe merges the feel of a rural town with suburban amenities. The area has good schools, multiple parks, quiet streets, and a historic downtown. The downtown district along Broad Street is packed with coffee shops, boutiques, antique shops, restaurants, and other locally owned businesses housed in historic storefronts. Monroe hosts a variety of family-friendly events throughout the year, including farmers markets and the First Friday Summer Concert Series. Monroe’s neighborhoods are full of rental options. The town has apartments, houses, and townhomes available for rent at various price points.
Explore the City
This free little library sits in a courtyard in downtown Monroe.
Downtown Monroe hosts many nighttime events throughout the year for everyone.
Locals enjoy the newest park built in downtown Monroe with a fountain and amphitheater.
Several historical markers line the streets of Monroe.
Enjoy a round of golf at Bear Creek Golf Course in Monroe.
Enjoy a walk through the woods along several hiking trails in Monroe.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,397
Average: $52,605
Education
2,258
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,027
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Monroe has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
58%
Non-Renters
42%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Monroe, GA is $1,398 for one bedroom, $1,514 for two bedrooms, and $1,644 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Monroe has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,398/month
831 Sq Ft
House
$1,721/month
862 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Monroe, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
840 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
715 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
674 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
563 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
801 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,158 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.