Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Monroe, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,350
Population
37,506
Renter Mix
40% Rent
A true taste of small-town charm outside of Charlotte
Suburban
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Shopping
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Family-Friendly
Monroe is the perfect place to raise a family and find a rental in North Carolina. Situated less than 30 miles southeast of Charlotte, residents of Monroe have quick and easy access to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport and all of the wonderful big-city amenities that Charlotte has to offer.
In the city of Monroe, you’ll find a variety of shopping centers and malls, such as the Monroe Crossing Mall. Move theaters, grocery chains, a hospital, home improvement stores, and a plethora of restaurants are available within the city. Community parks and golf courses are situated here as well, like the Rolling Hills Country Club. In the heart of town, make sure to visit the local businesses, shops, and restaurants like the Stone Table on West Franklin Street to get a taste of small-town charm! This family-friendly town has plenty of apartments and single-family homes to choose from, so don’t hesitate to find your new home in Monroe.
Explore the City
Military pilots answer questions about their aircraft at Warbirds Over Monroe.
Monroe has a variety of shopping plazas for residents.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,978
Average: $81,055
Education
6,290
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,522
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Monroe has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Monroe, NC is $947 for a studio, $1,350 for one bedroom, $1,530 for two bedrooms, and $1,727 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Monroe has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,350/month
694 Sq Ft
House
$2,237/month
1,974 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,962/month
1,670 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Monroe, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
760 Students
Wesley Chapel Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
760 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
632 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
632 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
441 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
968 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
968 Students
Public
Grades K-12
2,129 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
828 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
828 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
303 Students
Central Academy of Technology and Arts
Public
Grades 9-12
821 Students
Public
Grades K-12
2,129 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,061 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,061 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fred Kirby Park
- Jesse Helms Park
- Blair Mills Park
- Stallings Municipal Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Charlotte/Douglas International
- Concord-Padgett 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 June 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.