State rank#20 of 67
Smallest county167,515 residentsPhiladelphia County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 42089
Monroe County, Pennsylvania
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population167,515
Household income$83,565
Unemployment4.2%
Life expectancy76.8 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Monroe County has 167,515 residents and ranks #20 by population among Pennsylvania county equivalents. Median household income is $83,565. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.2%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Pennsylvania
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Monroe County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Monroe County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $267,600 median home value and $1,393/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $83,565, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Monroe County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, bachelor’s degree or higher, and life expectancy. College attainment is 27.4% and life expectancy is 76.8 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $83,565, rank #11 of 67 available Pennsylvania counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 27.4%, rank #23 of 67 available Pennsylvania counties.
- Life expectancy: 76.8 years, rank #23 of 67 available Pennsylvania counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,393/mo, rank #62 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $267,600, rank #55 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 4.2%, rank #51 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Pennsylvania
Rank and range use only counties in Pennsylvania with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$83,565
$83,565; above the state county median of $66,318.
State rank #11 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$267,600
$267,600; above the state county median of $202,200.
State rank #55 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,393/mo
$1,393/mo; above the state county median of $901/mo.
State rank #62 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.2%
4.2%; above the state county median of 3.9%.
State rank #51 of 67 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
27.4%
27.4%; above the state county median of 23.9%.
State rank #23 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.8 years
76.8 years; above the state county median of 76.2 years.
State rank #23 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
18.1%
18.1%; at the state county median of 18.1%.
State rank #32 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
6.8%
6.8%; above the state county median of 6.8%.
State rank #36 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,489 residents
1 per 2,489 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,736 residents.
State rank #49 of 65 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 597 residents
1 per 597 residents; at the state county median of 1 per 597 residents.
State rank #34 of 67 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Monroe County FAQ
Is Monroe County a good place to live?
Monroe County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, bachelor’s degree or higher, and life expectancy. College attainment is 27.4% and life expectancy is 76.8 years.
What should I know before moving to Monroe County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $267,600 median home value and $1,393/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $83,565, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Monroe County?
Monroe County has 167,515 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Monroe County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 42089; the parent state FIPS is 42.
What is the median household income in Monroe County?
The ACS median household income is $83,565.
How much does housing cost in Monroe County?
Housing benchmarks are $267,600 median home value and $1,393/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $83,565, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Monroe County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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