Monroe

Located 30 miles southeast of Des Moines, Monroe is close enough to the state capital to allow for community and access to entertainment, yet far enough away to offer the life style of small town living where neighbors greet each other by name. It is intersected by Highways 163 and 14, with Interstate 80 just 12 miles north of the city.

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Population

Housing & Income

Households

801

Total Housing Units

845

Owner Occupied

634

Renter Occupied

167

Vacant

Median Home Value

$193,814

Average Home Value

$242,819

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%

Per Capita Income

1.13%

Income Projection

Median Household

$81,045 $86,456

Average Household

$85,620 $91,463

Per Capita

$35,134 $37,158

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Workforce

Total Businesses

Total Employed

506

Workers 16+

1,167

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

Businesses

Employed

114

2025 Transportation / Warehouse

Businesses

Employed

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

Businesses

Employed

2025 Wholesale Trade Businesses

Businesses

Employed

2025 Food & Beverage Retailers

Businesses

Employed

2025 Public Administration

Businesses

Employed

Some
High School

Graduated
High School

474

Associates
Degree

258

Bachelor's
Degree

239

Graduate
Degree

Average Commute Time

28 min.

Resident Commuters

332

Non-Resident Commuters

835

Drive Alone

1,057

Carpooled

Public

Work At Home

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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