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Monroe City, Missouri houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Monroe City, MO (Monroe County) — Census median home value $152,400, county listing prices up about 13.1% over the past year. Market data for Monroe City houses and the broader area.
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Monroe City, MO is in Monroe County, Missouri — this guide covers houses in Monroe City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,162, with a median household income of $52,883. Census data puts the median value of houses in Monroe City at $152,400.
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Market overview
Monroe City housing market
Monroe City is in Monroe County, Missouri. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Monroe City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$152,400
Population (Census ACS)
3,162
Median household income
$52,883
County price trend (2025)
13.06% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Monroe City market snapshot
Population
3,162
County
Monroe County
Median Household Income
$52,883
Median Home Value (city)
$152,400
Median Gross Rent
$662/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+13.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Monroe City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $152,400.
County Price Trend
Monroe County's FHFA house price index shows a 13.06% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Monroe City has an estimated population of 3,162 and a median household income of $52,883, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Monroe City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include Philadelphia, Palmyra, Hannibal.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Hunnewell (~6.8 mi), Stoutsville (~9.9 mi), Rensselaer (~10.3 mi), Florida (~11.6 mi), Center (~14.7 mi), Goss (~14.9 mi), Perry (~15.7 mi), Shelbina (~16.6 mi), New London (~18.4 mi), Paris (~19.3 mi), Shelbyville (~19.5 mi), Bethel (~21.8 mi), Holliday (~24.2 mi), Ewing (~24.5 mi), Saverton (~24.6 mi), Madison (~28.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Monroe City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,162
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$152,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$52,883
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$662
County FHFA annual change (2025)
9.14%
Census place type
city
County
Marion County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.03 sq mi
Census GEOID
2949394
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Monroe City
Schools
MONROE CITY R-I — 3 schools, 764 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Monroe addresses may be served by MONROE CITY R-I, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Monroe City FAQ
What are houses worth in Monroe City, MO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Monroe City at $152,400.
How much do houses cost in Monroe City, MO?
For owner-occupied houses in Monroe City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $152,400. Active listing prices in Monroe County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Monroe City, MO?
Monroe City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Monroe County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Monroe City, MO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Monroe City's population at approximately 3,162.
What's the median rent in Monroe City, MO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Monroe City at approximately $662 per month.
What is the median household income in Monroe City, MO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Monroe City at approximately $52,883.
Is the Monroe City housing market growing?
Monroe County's FHFA house price index shows a 13.06% annual change in 2025.
Is Monroe City, MO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Monroe City's median home value at about 2.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Monroe City, MO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest MONROE CITY R-I for many Monroe City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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