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Monroe, WI

Monroe, WI.

Population: 14,901 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Monroe, WI is $283,712 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $282,500 after a median 57 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, hail, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$283,712

Typical home value

+4.2%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$283,712
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+16.3%
5-year appreciation
+27.7%
10-year appreciation
+91.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$283,712
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$282,500
Median list price
$299,900
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
+8.5%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
62
For-sale inventory
54
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
45
1-year forecast
+2.9%
Days to pending
40 days
New listings (monthly)
22

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$798/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$806/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,016/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,211/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.0 : 1
Schools include
Monroe High, Monroe Middle, Northside Elementary, Parkside Elementary, Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone B
NFIP flood claims on record
4
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.8 in
Annual snowfall
46.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,739
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,270

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
53
Nearest airport
Monroe Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (40 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
THE MONROE CLINIC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-28 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1968
Housing built before 1970
51.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,665
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
71.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,759
Average weekly wage
$1,045
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
82

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MonroeState medianUS median
Typical home value$283,712$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$282,500$322,500$325,000
Median days on market57 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,665$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Monroe, WI?
$283,712.
What is the median sale price in Monroe, WI?
$282,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Monroe, WI?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in Monroe, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,016/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Monroe, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, strong wind, tornado.
Is Monroe, WI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Monroe, WI. 4 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is B. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Monroe, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Monroe, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Monroe, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Monroe, WI?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Monroe, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Monroe, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 94.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Monroe

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