Monroe

The largest city in East Snohomish County, Monroe offers the wonderful feel of a much smaller, close-knit home town.

Situated in the beautiful Skykomish valley, Monroe is an excellent blend of rural life with urban amenities.

Outdoor activities abound in the area. Winter pleasure includes cross-country and downhill skiing at nearby Stevens Pass and trails for snowmobiles in the Cascade foothills. In the summertime, enjoy fishing, white-water rafting on the Skykomish River, and swimming. On the way to Stevens Pass are trails and campsites with a panorama of waterfalls, streams and mountain lakes. Golfers need not fret with the nine-hole Blue Boy West Golf Course, and the 18 hole Flowing Lake Golf Course nearby.

Evergreen State Fairgrounds including an equestrian center, and Evergreen Speedway. Monroe is just minutes from winter skiing at Stevens Pass Ski Resort, is close to many golf courses, Wallace Falls, Galaxy Theaters and 30 miles from Tulalip Casinos.

Distance From

Work:
Everett:25 minutes
Bellevue: 45 minutes
Seattle: 60 minutes
Skiing: 60 minutes
Boating: 10 minutes

K-12 School District

Monroe School District

Major Employers

  • Canyon Creek Cabinet Company
  • Natural Factors
  • Wet Noses Dog Treats
  • Damar Aerosystems
  • Providence Health Care
  • Evergreen Health Monroe
  • Speedway Chevrolet
  • Rairdon’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep
  • Walmart
  • Fred Meyer
  • Lowes

Population

Total Population

20,800

Population
Growth Rate

1.18%

Median Age

37

Diversity Index

68.300

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

6,755

Total Housing Units

7,025


Owner Occupied

4,808

Renter Occupied

1,947

Vacant

270

Median Home Value

$712,700


Average Home Value

$823,295

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.71%

Income Projection

Median Household

$109,718 $125,571


Average Household

$130,620 $148,897


Per Capita

$42,782 $48,902

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

909

Total Employed

10,462

Workers 16+

8,986

2025 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

17

Employed

1,773

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

149

Employed

1,577

2025 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

64

Employed

1,251

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

117

Employed

1,176

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

81

Employed

958

2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

77

Employed

915

Some
High School

623

Graduated
High School

3,047

Associates
Degree

1,707

Bachelor's
Degree

3,092

Graduate
Degree

1,368

Average Commute Time

29 min.



Resident Commuters

5,923

Non-Resident Commuters

2,974

Drive Alone

6,251

Carpooled

986

Public

157

Work At Home

1,235

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25