Monroe, WA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 15,037 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
It’s often overcast or rainy, but temperatures are pretty moderate year round.
Geography
This small town in western Washington is northeast of Seattle.
Recreation
Monroe is the home of the Evergreen State Fairground, where race events are held year round.
Historical
The town, named for President James Monroe, was incorporated in 1902.
Economy
The Washington State Reformatory is the prominent local employer.
| Population [details] | 15,037 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 77.5% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 576.54 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 21.20% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 36.83 °F/23.3 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 82.42 °F/48.72 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 42.60 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 74 |
| Cost of living [details] | 112.8 |
| State sales tax | 6.50% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Seattle (20.87 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | BOEING FIELD/KING COUNTY INTERNATIONAL (27.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Fishing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Trails and wildlife |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Concerts, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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