The Town FilesMonroe, Georgia
City in Walton County · population 14,928 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $259,300
- Household income
- $44,656
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 30.7
Monroe is a city of 14,928 people in Walton County, Georgia. The median home is worth $259,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of Georgia towns.
How Monroe ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Monroe is worth $259,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $44,656, which is more affordable than 6% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,105 a month. 42.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Monroe | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $259,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,105 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $44,656 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 42.3% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Monroe
| People | Monroe | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 12.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 32.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.9% | 88.0% |
Weather in Monroe
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.2°F. About 50.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Monroe since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 28, 1973 about 7.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 51 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 3, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Walton County since 1996
Walton County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Walton County
Walton County had 26,450 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,248 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Monroe itself the ACS puts it at 11.6%.
Public schools in Monroe
6 public schools with 4,857 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Area High School | 9-12 | 1,205 | 16.3 |
| Carver Middle School | 6-8 | 853 | 15.5 |
| Atha Road Elementary School | PK-5 | 800 | 15.1 |
| Walker Park Elementary School | PK-5 | 759 | 15.5 |
| Harmony Elementary School | PK-5 | 672 | 14.0 |
| Monroe Elementary | PK-5 | 568 | 14.2 |
Towns near Monroe
- Loganville, GA10.1 mi · 14,127 people · home $366,100
- Social Circle, GA10.5 mi · 4,974 people · home $307,300
- Statham, GA13.2 mi · 2,813 people · home $247,600
- Winder, GA13.4 mi · 18,338 people · home $288,500
- Covington, GA15.2 mi · 14,192 people · home $301,900
- Grayson, GA15.2 mi · 4,730 people · home $477,500
- Auburn, GA16.4 mi · 7,495 people · home $299,700
- Dacula, GA16.5 mi · 6,882 people · home $359,000
Monroe questions
Is Monroe, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Monroe scores better for retirees than 40% of Georgia towns and quieter than 28%. 12.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.7).
How much does a house cost in Monroe?
The median owner-occupied home in Monroe is valued at $259,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,656, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $1,105 a month.
What is the weather like in Monroe?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Monroe get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Monroe since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 28, 1973. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)