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Monroe, Louisiana · ZIP 71203

Monroe — ZIP 71203

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Monroe (71203) scores 40/100 — Below Average for Monroe. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $189K.

40OUT 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%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index56/100
Avg math proficiency27%
Avg reading proficiency39%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100
Typical home value$189K
Median rent$1,717/mo

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

$189K

Median Rent

$1,717/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 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
Sterlington High School09–12513
62%
52%
Sterlington Middle School06–08418
50%
58%
Swartz Upper Elementary School03–05350
37%
48%
Ouachita Parish High School08–121,112
34%
43%
East Ouachita Middle School06–08498
22%
48%
Cypress Point Elementary SchoolPK–06431
22%
37%
Jack Hayes Elementary SchoolPK–05501
17%
30%
Ouachita Junior High School06–08312
13%
33%
Lakeshore SchoolPK–05532
9%
28%
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. ElementaryPK–06391
3%
12%
Swartz Lower Elementary SchoolPK–02325Not 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

38,770

Median Income

$52K

Homeownership

56%

Median Age

34.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 71203 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 71203 has a school score of 56/100. 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 71203 is approximately $189K. 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 71203 in Monroe has an overall NeighborScore of 40/100. 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.