Monroe County

MI · Pop. 155,905 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Monroe County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 155,905.

$/Acre: $13,061

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 243.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax1.06%

Combined Sales Tax7.06%

Cost of Living Index93.4

Median Household Income$68,975

Poverty Rate17.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,061

Median Home Price$686K

Acres for Sale3385

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall37.1 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,998 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)331 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K498

Property Crime /100K310

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyWeak