Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
17%
Monroe
Monroe, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$875
Population
46,503
Renter Mix
57% Rent
Natural beauty triumphs in Northeast Louisiana
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Located along the Ouachita River in northeastern Louisiana, Monroe combines Southern hospitality with city conveniences. The city offers affordable housing options, with average rent prices ranging from $563 for studios to $1,041 for three-bedroom units. The Garden District showcases historic architecture and mature oak trees, while downtown Monroe continues to grow with local shops and restaurants. The University of Louisiana Monroe campus area provides additional housing options, and outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo and Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, both offering walking trails and nature viewing.
The Monroe Civic Center serves as the city's entertainment hub, hosting concerts and events throughout the year. Art lovers frequent the Masur Museum of Art, housed in a Tudor-style mansion along the Ouachita River. The Chennault Aviation and Military Museum highlights the area's aviation history, including its connection to Delta Air Lines' founding. Housing choices span from apartments near Pecanland Mall to residences in established neighborhoods. Monroe's location on Interstate 20 connects residents to nearby cities while maintaining lower living costs typical of northeastern Louisiana.
Explore the City
The Ouachita River borders the west side of the Riverfront neighborhood.
The work of local street artists can be seen throughout the Riverfront.
The Riverfront is located in the vibrant, award-winning city of Monroe, LA.
The Riverfront retains a rustic and peaceful atmosphere.
"Herons on the Bayou" features over 100 heron statues spread throughout Monroe.
The Masur Museum of Art hosts frequent discussions with artists from across the country.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$33,332
Average: $56,147
Education
10,403
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,797
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Monroe has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
57%
Non-Renters
43%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Monroe, LA is $577 for a studio, $875 for one bedroom, $1,103 for two bedrooms, and $1,150 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Monroe has increased by 4.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$875/month
701 Sq Ft
House
$1,482/month
1,068 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,925/month
1,165 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Monroe, LA is 7.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Monroe is 25.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $577 - $1,150. You can expect to pay 4.1% less for groceries, 23.2% less for utilities, and 1.8% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Monroe, LA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Sallie Humble Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
599 Students
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
462 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
413 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
587 Students
Swartz Upper Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
383 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,191 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
540 Students
Robert E. Lee Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
480 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
378 Students
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
353 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
539 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,121 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,191 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
636 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
609 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
- Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
- Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Airports
- Monroe Regional
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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.