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Monroe, Louisiana · ZIP 71202

Monroe — ZIP 71202

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Monroe (71202) scores 34/100 — Below Average for Monroe. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $63K.

34OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share24%
Property crime share76%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index44/100
Avg math proficiency11%
Avg reading proficiency17%
Schools nearby14

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100
Typical home value$63K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$63K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,442

Violent Crime

1,372

Property Crime

5,070

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Ouachita Parish, Louisiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Thomas Jefferson Elementary03–06268
25%
21%
Wossman High School09–12635
17%
22%
Carver Elementary SchoolPK–06395
17%
17%
Berg Jones Elementary SchoolPK–06328
17%
17%
Martin Luther King Junior High School07–08350
12%
20%
Shady Grove Elementary SchoolPK–05195
12%
17%
Swayze Elementary SchoolPK–05175
12%
17%
Madison James Foster Elementary SchoolPK–06278
8%
17%
Barkdull Faulk Elementary SchoolPK–06212
8%
12%
Richwood Junior High School06–08347
7%
20%
Minnie Ruffin Elementary SchoolPK–06354
6%
14%
Richwood High School08–12400
3%
15%
Robinson Elementary SchoolPK–05374
3%
8%
Clara Hall Accelerated SchoolPK–02260Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

26,791

Median Income

$28K

Homeownership

46%

Median Age

35.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 71202 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 71202 has a school score of 44/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 71202 is approximately $63K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 71202 in Monroe has an overall NeighborScore of 34/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.