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Monroe, North Carolina · ZIP 28112

Monroe — ZIP 28112

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Monroe (28112) scores 56/100 — Fair 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 $361K.

56OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index69/100
Avg math proficiency60%
Avg reading proficiency45%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100
Typical home value$361K
Median rent$2,056/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

$361K

Median Rent

$2,056/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 13 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,701

Violent Crime

450

Property Crime

2,251

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Union County, North Carolina (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
Central Academy of Technology and Arts09–12875
98%
92%
Rock Rest ElementaryPK–05394
83%
37%
Parkwood High09–121,082
82%
61%
Monroe High09–121,215
75%
45%
Prospect ElementaryKG–05373
57%
47%
Parkwood Middle06–08879
48%
51%
Monroe Middle06–08802
33%
29%
Walter Bickett ElementaryPK–05444
33%
23%
East ElementaryPK–05423
32%
21%

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.

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Demographics

Population

27,651

Median Income

$80K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

41 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28112 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 28112 has a school score of 69/100. 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 28112 is approximately $361K. 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 28112 in Monroe has an overall NeighborScore of 56/100. 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.