City profile · Washington · Census ACS 2023

Monroe North, WA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Monroe North - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,069
Residents
$173,203
Median income
$799,700
Median home
$2,501
Median rent (state)

Monroe North - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Monroe North places in the 97th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

97th
percentile, household income
95th
percentile, home value
92nd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Monroe North, WA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 2,069 residents in Monroe North, a small town within Washington. Monroe North households earn a median of $173,203 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 0.0%. Monroe North's housing stock carries a median value of $799,700, and the median resident age is 35.0 years. Educational attainment runs 62.8% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 74.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Washington scores 107.0 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $2,501 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Washington run around $188, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 97.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

2,069 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$173,203 /yr

Poverty 0.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Monroe North compare to other US cities?

Where Monroe North sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 97% higher than other cities
Home value 95% pricier than other cities
Median rent 92% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Monroe North against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Washington only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Washington-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Monroe North near the bottom of Washington's cities

Among the 598 Washington cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Monroe North ranks #489 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Monroe North only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#21 of 565
96th percentile in Washington
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 599
87th percentile in Washington
Median Home Value
#53 of 565
91st percentile in Washington
Poverty Rate
#489 of 598
0th percentile in Washington
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#26 of 599
96th percentile in Washington

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Washington only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

97thIncome percentile

97th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Monroe North's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$799,700 5th percentile more affordable than 5% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Monroe North $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Monroe North, WA Monroe North, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Monroe North, WA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Monroe North, WA median $173,203/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Monroe North, WA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Monroe North, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 62.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 74.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,069
Median Income
$173,203
Median Home Value
$799,700
Median Age
35.0
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Labor force participation
74.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
62.8%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
66.1%
Carpool
1.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.0%
Work from Home
30.8%

Based on 1,225 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Washington - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$188
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Washington state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Washington state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Monroe North sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,501/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Washington

Cle Elum
2,078 people
Duluth
2,040 people
Summitview
2,031 people
Southworth
2,109 people
Lofall
2,018 people
Fern Prairie
2,132 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Monroe North's 2,069 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Audubon, IA
2,069 people
Lakin, KS
2,069 people
Jal, NM
2,069 people
Rainbow Park, FL
2,070 people
Waimea CDP (Kauai County), HI
2,070 people
Sebree, KY
2,071 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Monroe North's $173,203 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Custer Park, IL
$173,274 median income
Indian Hills, CO
$173,125 median income
Cresskill, NJ
$173,293 median income
Maple Glen, PA
$173,110 median income
Sausalito, CA
$173,030 median income
Queensland, MD
$173,500 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Monroe North, WA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Monroe North, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 74.4% 9.6% 13.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 11.6% White 74.4% Black or African American 0.6% Asian 9.6% American Indian 0.5% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.7% Two or more races 13.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Monroe North compares to nearby Washington cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Monroe North (this city) 2,069 $173,203
Cle Elum 2,078 $56,912
Duluth 2,040 $165,071
Summitview 2,031 $102,830
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Monroe North, WA?

What is the population of Monroe North, WA? +

2,069 people live in Monroe North, WA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Monroe North, WA? +

Monroe North households earn a median of $173,203 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Monroe North? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Monroe North; the closest available measure is the Washington state average, a cost of living index of 107.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Washington vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Monroe North, WA? +

Homes in Monroe North carry a median value of $799,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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