The Town FilesMonroe, Ohio
City in Butler County · population 15,412 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $282,400
- Household income
- $105,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 36.5
Monroe is a city of 15,412 people in Butler County, Ohio. The median home is worth $282,400, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more upscale than 82% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 73% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 72% of Ohio towns.
How Monroe ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Monroe is worth $282,400, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $105,250, which is more affordable than 48% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,608 a month. 80.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Monroe | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $282,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,608 | $914 |
| Median household income | $105,250 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 80.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Monroe
| People | Monroe | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.4% | — |
| Work from home | 16.5% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Monroe
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 20.4°F. About 42.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Monroe since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 2, 1990 about 8.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 43 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 30, 1990.
Severe weather in Butler County since 1996
Butler County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Butler County
Butler County had 163,093 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,277 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Monroe itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Monroe
7 public schools with 3,648 students, about 22.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Elementary School | 2-6 | 1,124 | 21.6 |
| Monroe High School | 9-12 | 872 | 21.8 |
| Wyandot Early Childhood School | K-2 | 669 | 29.1 |
| Monroe Primary School | PK-1 | 464 | 17.8 |
| Monroe Junior High School | 7-8 | 408 | 16.3 |
| Butler Tech Natural Science Center | 11-12 | 111 | — |
| Butler Tech LeSourdsville Location | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Monroe
- Middletown, OH3.9 mi · 50,987 people · home $164,400
- Four Bridges, OH4.6 mi · 3,401 people · home $589,500
- Hunter, OH5.4 mi · 3,363 people · home $251,700
- Trenton, OH5.8 mi · 13,021 people · home $234,900
- Mason, OH7.0 mi · 34,792 people · home $426,200
- Beckett Ridge, OH8.0 mi · 9,192 people · home $327,400
- Lebanon, OH8.3 mi · 20,841 people · home $290,200
- Franklin, OH8.4 mi · 11,690 people · home $183,100
Monroe questions
Is Monroe, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Monroe scores better for retirees than 32% of Ohio towns and quieter than 17%. 13.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.5).
How much does a house cost in Monroe?
The median owner-occupied home in Monroe is valued at $282,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,250, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,608 a month.
What is the weather like in Monroe?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 20.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.3 inches of precipitation a year and 9.7 inches of snow.
Does Monroe get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Monroe since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 2, 1990. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)