Census ACS · #285 MSA
Monroe Metro Area
The Monroe, Mi Metropolitan Statistical Area has 155,001 residents. The median household income is $75,272 and the median home value is $215,700.
155,001
Population
282
People / sq mi
$75,272
Median Income
$215,700
Median Home Value
The Monroe CBSA covers 549 sq mi of land at 282.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$75,272
Median Household Income
$39,303
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Monroe metro's price level is 93.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 6.5% lower the US average. The local median income of $75,272 has the buying power of $80,512 in average-priced US metros.
93.5
Price Level (US = 100)
$80,512
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$75,272
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$215,700
Median Home Value
$1,017
Median Rent
81.2%
Homeownership
Education
91.8%
High School+
23.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
8.2%
Work From Home
26.6 min
Avg Commute
35.3%
Foreign Born
Monroe spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Monroe, Mi Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 155,001 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #285 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Monroe metro area is $75,272, with a per capita income of $39,303.
The Monroe, Mi CBSA spans the state of Michigan.
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Data for the Monroe, Mi CBSA (33780) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.