Monroe

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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

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Monroe 14,069 17,615 20,800 22,052

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Age

Population 2025
0-4 1,324
5-9 1,444
10-14 1,424
15-19 1,237
20-24 1,280
25-29 1,501
30-34 1,590
35-39 1,827
40-44 1,732
45-49 1,435
50-54 1,335
55-59 1,235
60-64 1,060
65-69 850
70-74 610
75-79 412
80-84 234
85+ 270
18+ 15,848
Median Age 37

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Race

Monroe 2025
Total 20,800.00
White Alone 66.03%
Black Alone 2.93%
American Indian Alone 1.28%
Asian Alone 5.48%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.26%
Some Other Race 10.92%
Two or More Races 13.1%
Hispanic Origin 20.43%
Diversity Index 68.30

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Growth Rate

Monroe 2025 - 2030
Population 1.18%
Households 1.26%
Families 1.42%
Median Household Income 3%
Per Capita Income 3%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Households 4,265 5,121 6,755 7,192
Housing Units 4,523 5,414 7,025 7,479
Owner Occupied Units 4,808 5,284
Renter Occupied Units 1,947 1,908
Vacant Units 270 287

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Home Value

Monroe 2025 2030
Median Home Value $712,700 $848,738
Average Home Value $823,295 $957,000
<$50,000 83 39
$50,000 - $99,999 2 2
$100,000 - $149,999 0 0
$150,000 - $199,999 8 0
$200,000 - $249,999 12 0
$250,000 - $299,999 19 1
$300,000 - $399,999 142 24
$400,000 - $499,999 490 227
$500,000 - $749,999 1,937 1,817
$1,000,000 + 777 1,303

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 875
2000-2009 1,308
1990-1999 2,009
1980-1989 544
1970-1979 206
1960-1969 385
1950-1959 143
1940-1949 68
1939 or Before 539

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Income

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Income

Monroe 2025 2030
Median Household $109,718 $125,571
Average Household $130,620 $148,897
Per Capita $42,782 $48,902

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Household Income

Monroe 2025
<$15,000 301
$15,000 - $24,999 232
$25,000 - $34,999 235
$35,000 - $49,999 354
$50,000 - $74,999 906
$75,000 - $99,999 932
$100,000 - $149,999 1,669
$150,000 - $199,999 988
$200,000+ 1,138

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 8,986
In-County Residents 5,923
Out-of-County Residents 2,974
Drive Alone 6,251
Carpooled 986
Public Transport 157
Work at Home 1,235
Motorcycle 23
Bicycle 53
Walked 219
Other 62
Less than 5 minutes 466
5-9 minutes 1,069
10-14 minutes 596
15-19 minutes 476
20-24 minutes 450
25-29 minutes 648
30-34 minutes 1,027
35-39 minutes 597
40-44 minutes 543
45-59 minutes 989
60-89 minutes 783
90+ minutes 107
Average Travel Time 29

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 10,462
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 0
Mining 0
Utilities 20
Construction 741
Manufacturing 1,251
Wholesale Trade 337
   
Retail Trade 1,577
   
Transportation/Warehouse 61
Information 116
   
Finance & Insurance 370
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 142
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 441
Legal Services 23
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 120
Educational Services 614
HealthCare/Social Assist 1,176
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 130
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 958
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 630
Auto Repair/Maintenance 115
Public Administration Emp 1,773

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Educational Attainment (25+)

Monroe 2025
<9th Grade 489
Some High School 623
GED 735
Graduated High School 3,047
Some College/No Degree 3,030
Associates Degree 1,707
Bachelor's Degree 3,092
Graduate Degree 1,368

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 909
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 0
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 1
Construction Bus 72
Manufacturing Bus 64
Wholesale Trade Bus 34
   
Retail Trade Bus 149
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 7
Information Bus 14
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 36
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 30
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 63
Legal Services Bus 9
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 20
Educational Services Bus 24
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 117
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 17
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 81
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 141
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 25
Public Administration Bus 17

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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