Monroe, Massachusetts
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Population change since 2000: +30.1%
| Males: 62 |  (51.2%) |
| Females: 59 |  (48.8%) |
| Median resident age: | 41.8 years |
| Massachusetts median age: | 39.2 years |
Zip code: 01350
| Monroe: | $43,976 |
| MA: | $94,488 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,592 (it was $12,400 in 2000)
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $186,388 (it was $75,000 in 2000)
| Monroe: | $186,388 |
| MA: | $534,700 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $313,377; detached houses: $324,224; townhouses or other attached units: $284,225; in 2-unit structures: $287,978; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $183,938; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $249,762; mobile homes: $62,200
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Monroe, MA
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- 11595.0%White alone
- 32.5%Asian alone
- 32.5%Hispanic
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Ancestries: United States (19.4%), Italian (10.8%), French (9.7%), English (8.6%), Norwegian (4.3%), French Canadian (2.2%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Incorporated in 1822
Land area: 10.7 square miles.
Population density: 11 people per square mile (very low).
3 residents are foreign born (3.2% Latin America).
| This town: | 3.2% |
| Massachusetts: | 12.2% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Monroe town: | 0.9% ($700) |
| Massachusetts: | 1.3% ($2,336) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albany, NY 
(41.1 miles , pop. 95,658).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (99.9 miles , pop. 589,141).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (137.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities:
Florida, MA (1.8 miles ),
), Rowe, MA (1.9 miles ),
), Whitingham, VT (2.8 miles )
)Latitude: 42.71 N, Longitude: 72.98 W
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2006: 1 building, cost: $80,300
- 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,300
- 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,300
- 2003: 1 building, cost: $80,300
- 2002: 1 building, cost: $94,600
- 2001: 1 building, cost: $83,000
- 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $111,300
| Here: | 1.4% |
| Massachusetts: | 3.5% |
Average climate in Monroe, Massachusetts
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 69.4. This is about average.
| City: | 69.4 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 1.71. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.9 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 1.71 |
| U.S.: | 1.51 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 26.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.3 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 26.9 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.03. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 6.9 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 6.03 |
| U.S.: | 8.11 |
Tornado activity:
Monroe-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Massachusetts state average. It is 24% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 8/28/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.3 miles away from the Monroe town center killed 4 people and injured 36 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
On 5/29/1995, a category F4 tornado 38.8 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Monroe-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Massachusetts state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 109.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 129.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 128.3 miles away from Monroe center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 88.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 132.1 miles away from Monroe center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 86.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Franklin County (20) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 10
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 4, Snowstorms: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Snows: 2, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Monroe:
- NORTH ADAMS COMMONS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; NORTH ADAMS, MA)
- ADAMS N H OF N ADAMS (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; NORTH ADAMS, MA)
- NORTH ADAMS REGIONAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; NORTH ADAMS, MA)
- NORTHERN BERKSHIRE COMPREHENSIVE CARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; ADAMS, MA)
- HOSPICE OF N BERKSHIRE INC (Hospital, about 9 miles away; ADAMS, MA)
- WILLIAMSTOWN COMMONS NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; WILLIAMSTOWN, MA)
- SWEET BROOK OF WILLIAMSTOWN REHABILITATION AND N CTR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; WILLIAMSTOWN, MA)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Monroe:
- Williams College (about 12 miles; Williamstown, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,141)
- University of Massachusetts-Amherst (about 33 miles; Amherst, MA; FT enrollment: 26,583)
- Smith College (about 33 miles; Northampton, MA; FT enrollment: 3,549)
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (about 36 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 6,940)
- Hudson Valley Community College (about 36 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 9,346)
- The Sage Colleges (about 37 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 2,499)
- Mount Holyoke College (about 38 miles; South Hadley, MA; FT enrollment: 2,573)
Points of interest:
Notable location: Monroe Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Cemetery: West Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Lake: Browns Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tower Brook (A), Parsonage Brook (B), Haley Brook (C), Paint Brook (D), Granger Brook (E). Display/hide their locations on the map
Drinking water stations with addresses in Monroe and their reported violations in the past:
MONROE WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 60, Surface water):Past monitoring violations:
- Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-19-2014)
- Treatment Techniques - In JAN-2014, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAR-19-2014)
- Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-24-2014)
- Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2000, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (APR-19-2001), St Compliance achieved (FEB-04-2010)
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.1 people |
| Massachusetts: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 57.9% |
| Whole state: | 63.0% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 12.3% |
| Whole state: | 7.0% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
| This town: | 21.8% |
| Whole state: | 9.3% |
| This town: | 7.3% |
| Whole state: | 4.4% |
For population 15 years and over in Monroe:
- Never married: 23.8%
- Now married: 47.6%
- Separated: 0.0%
- Widowed: 19.0%
- Divorced: 9.5%
For population 25 years and over in Monroe:
- High school or higher: 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.7%
- Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
- Unemployed: 8.7%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.4 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 15.4 |
| Massachusetts average: | 13.1 |
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Religion statistics for Monroe, MA (based on Franklin County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 16,509 | 15 |
| Mainline Protestant | 4,617 | 38 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 2,079 | 20 |
| Other | 1,580 | 21 |
| None | 46,587 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 26
| Franklin County: | 3.63 / 10,000 pop. |
| Massachusetts: | 1.98 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
| Franklin County: | 0.14 / 10,000 pop. |
| Massachusetts: | 0.05 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 12
| This county: | 1.67 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 2.22 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
| Franklin County: | 3.21 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 1.77 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 58
| Here: | 8.10 / 10,000 pop. |
| Massachusetts: | 8.76 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Franklin County: | 7.5% |
| State: | 8.1% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Franklin County: | 22.2% |
| Massachusetts: | 22.5% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Franklin County: | 15.1% |
| Massachusetts: | 16.5% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Monroe:
- WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WNAW (1230 AM; 1 kW; NORTH ADAMS, MA; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- WIZZ (1520 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: P. & M. RADIO, LLC)
- WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
- WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
- WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WUHN (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: WEINER BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
Strongest FM radio stations in Monroe:
- WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
- WMNB (100.1 FM; NORTH ADAMS, MA; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
- WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WZEC (97.5 FM; HOOSICK FALLS, NY; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
- WRSY (101.5 FM; MARLBORO, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
- WPVQ (95.3 FM; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
- WKVT-FM (92.7 FM; BRATTLEBORO, VT; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
- WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
- WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
- WCMK (91.9 FM; PUTNEY, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
- WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
- WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
- WHAI (98.3 FM; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
- WYRY (104.9 FM; HINSDALE, NH; Owner: TRI-VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WHYN-FM (93.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Monroe:
- WCDC-TV (Channel 19; ADAMS, MA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF ALBANY, INC.)
- W38DL (Channel 38; ADAMS, ETC., MA; Owner: WNYT-TV, LLC)
- W35BK (Channel 35; PLAINFIELD, MA; Owner: LYDIA SYLVANE STOCKWELL)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 4Number of bridges
- 30ft / 9.3mTotal length
- $1,562,000Total costs
- 916Total average daily traffic
- 39Total average daily truck traffic
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 72.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 18.2%Wood
- 9.1%Electricity
- 66.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 33.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Monroe compared to Massachusetts state average:
- Median household income below state average.
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
- Number of college students significantly below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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