West Monroe, Louisiana · ZIP 71291

West Monroe — ZIP 71291

West Monroe (71291) scores 47/100 — Below Average for West Monroe. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $220K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share16%

Property crime share84%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100

Avg math proficiency51%

Avg reading proficiency63%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100

Typical home value$220K

Median rent$1,254/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

$220K

Median Rent

$1,254/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
Claiborne School	PK–05	643	66%	75%
West Monroe High School	08–12	2,041	57%	61%
Boley Elementary School	PK–05	279	57%	67%
Kiroli Elementary School	PK–05	450	53%	63%
George Welch Elementary School	KG–05	429	51%	65%
West Ridge Middle School	06–08	681	50%	66%
Drew Elementary School	PK–05	537	44%	62%
Highland Elementary School	PK–05	263	42%	52%
Good Hope Middle School	06–08	601	35%	55%
Crosley Elementary School	PK–KG	193	Not reported	Not 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

35,345

Median Income

$72K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

38 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 71291 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 71291 has a school score of 72/100. 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 71291 is approximately $220K. 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 71291 in West Monroe has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. 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.