Monroe Township, PA
Living in Monroe Township
Bikeability
2
Walkability
8
Commute
37
Public Transit
2
Affordability
66
Public Safety
96
Airports
5
Hospitals
48
Colleges
75
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
79
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.5k
Population
-398 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
73%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate48%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$64k
Median Household Income
+$20k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office25%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$154k
Median Home Value
+$25k (2010–19)
17%
Built 2000 or Later
$513
Median Monthly Rent
+$87 (2010–19)
77%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke10%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene37%
LP gas18%
Utility gas1%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Monroe Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Wyoming County6
Property Crime in Monroe Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Wyoming County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Monroe Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding58
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Monroe Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Monroe Township, PA
Eihab School
6 miles, NE
Building Blocks Learning Center
6 miles, S
Endless Mountains Christian Academy
8 miles, N
Im Big Now Learning Center
9 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Monroe Township, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Monroe Township, PA
Tyler Memorial Hospital
10 miles, N
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
12 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
13 miles, SE
Clarks Summit State Hospital
14 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Monroe Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
15 miles, SE
Greater Binghamton Airport-Edwin A Link Field
54 miles, N
Lehigh Valley International Airport
61 miles, SE
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
69 miles, NW