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Monroe, Michigan · ZIP 48161

Monroe — ZIP 48161

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Monroe (48161) scores 59/100 — Fair for Monroe. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $207K.

59OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share34%
Property crime share66%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency17%
Avg reading proficiency36%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$207K
Median rent$1,075/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

$207K

Median Rent

$1,075/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 12 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,603

Violent Crime

447

Property Crime

1,156

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Monroe County, Michigan (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
Monroe County Middle College09–12320
37%
77%
Monroe High School08–121,332
18%
41%
Monroe Middle School06–08674
14%
35%
Custer Elementary SchoolPK–06769
13%
16%
Waterloo Elementary SchoolPK–06No current enrollment
3%
12%
Monroe County Youth Center05–1216Not 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.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

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

26,556

Median Income

$67K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

42.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48161 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 48161 has a school score of 52/100. 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 48161 is approximately $207K. 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 48161 in Monroe has an overall NeighborScore of 59/100. 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.