Monroe

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

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Monroe 14,069 17,615 20,966 22,199

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Population by Age

Population 2026
0-4 1,328
5-9 1,438
10-14 1,431
15-19 1,200
20-24 1,268
25-29 1,522
30-34 1,557
35-39 1,869
40-44 1,790
45-49 1,468
50-54 1,310
55-59 1,276
60-64 1,085
65-69 866
70-74 643
75-79 427
80-84 221
85+ 267
18+ 16,031
Median Age 37

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Population by Race

Monroe 2026
Total 20,966.00
White Alone 65.24%
Black Alone 3.2%
American Indian Alone 1.26%
Asian Alone 5.84%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.27%
Some Other Race 11.09%
Two or More Races 13.1%
Hispanic Origin 20.59%
Diversity Index 69.10

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Growth Rate

Monroe 2026 - 2031
Population 1.15%
Households 1.26%
Families 1.22%
Median Household Income 3%
Per Capita Income 3%

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Households 4,265 5,121 6,813 7,253
Housing Units 4,523 5,414 7,089 7,563
Owner Occupied Units 4,852 5,279
Renter Occupied Units 1,961 1,974
Vacant Units 276 310

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Home Value

Monroe 2026 2031
Median Home Value $715,163 $883,459
Average Home Value $829,299 $990,752
<$50,000 70 23
$50,000 - $99,999 0 0
$100,000 - $149,999 0 0
$150,000 - $199,999 4 0
$200,000 - $249,999 5 0
$250,000 - $299,999 17 0
$300,000 - $399,999 143 14
$400,000 - $499,999 470 185
$500,000 - $749,999 1,995 1,676
$1,000,000 + 789 1,408

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 950
2000-2009 1,240
1990-1999 1,780
1980-1989 548
1970-1979 239
1960-1969 376
1950-1959 106
1940-1949 120
1939 or Before 563

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Income

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Income

Monroe 2026 2031
Median Household $109,840 $126,715
Average Household $136,952 $158,890
Per Capita $45,244 $52,630

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Household Income

Monroe 2026
<$15,000 298
$15,000 - $24,999 209
$25,000 - $34,999 193
$35,000 - $49,999 401
$50,000 - $74,999 888
$75,000 - $99,999 974
$100,000 - $149,999 1,530
$150,000 - $199,999 955
$200,000+ 1,365

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 8,961
In-County Residents 5,764
Out-of-County Residents 3,137
Drive Alone 6,111
Carpooled 712
Public Transport 69
Work at Home 1,828
Motorcycle 0
Bicycle 33
Walked 171
Other 37
Less than 5 minutes 360
5-9 minutes 962
10-14 minutes 551
15-19 minutes 346
20-24 minutes 454
25-29 minutes 493
30-34 minutes 992
35-39 minutes 444
40-44 minutes 393
45-59 minutes 1,030
60-89 minutes 967
90+ minutes 141
Average Travel Time 31

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 9,962
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 11
Mining 0
Utilities 20
Construction 791
Manufacturing 1,135
Wholesale Trade 331
   
Retail Trade 1,464
   
Transportation/Warehouse 60
Information 104
   
Finance & Insurance 363
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 140
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 422
Legal Services 18
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 136
Educational Services 608
HealthCare/Social Assist 1,074
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 121
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 992
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 615
Auto Repair/Maintenance 121
Public Administration Emp 1,573

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Educational Attainment (25+)

Monroe 2026
<9th Grade 417
Some High School 691
GED 775
Graduated High School 2,990
Some College/No Degree 2,785
Associates Degree 1,945
Bachelor's Degree 3,224
Graduate Degree 1,474

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 904
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 1
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 1
Construction Bus 74
Manufacturing Bus 64
Wholesale Trade Bus 34
   
Retail Trade Bus 148
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 7
Information Bus 14
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 35
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 29
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 62
Legal Services Bus 7
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 21
Educational Services Bus 25
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 119
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 18
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 82
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 136
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 25
Public Administration Bus 15

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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