In Monroe, Kentucky, the median home price is $149,451, compared with the Kentucky median of $237,175; median household income is $51,280; the population is 11,269; schools rate 6.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 45.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Monroe at a glance
Population
11,269
Median Household Income
$51,280
Typical Home Value
$149,451
School District Rating
6.8
Violent Crime Rate
45.3
Avg Commute Time
28.4
About Monroe
Monroe has a population of 11,269. The median home value is $149,451, 37% below the Kentucky median. Median household income is $51,280 (20% below the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are Tompkinsville, Fountain Run, and Mount Hermon.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Monroe
3 towns, by population.
County rankings in Kentucky
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Monroe at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Monroe?
- Monroe has a population of 11,269 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Monroe?
- The median home value in Monroe is $149,451. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Monroe?
- Median household income in Monroe is $51,280 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Monroe in?
- Monroe is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in Monroe?
- Monroe contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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