Monroe, Washington · ZIP 98272

Monroe — ZIP 98272

Monroe (98272) scores 72/100 — Good for Washington. Safety: Lower 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 $729K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100

Avg math proficiency35%

Avg reading proficiency51%

Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100

Typical home value$729K

Median rent$2,377/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

$729K

Median Rent

$2,377/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

12,949

Violent Crime

1,324

Property Crime

11,625

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Snohomish County, Washington (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
Salem Woods Elementary School	PK–05	516	67%	72%
Fryelands Elementary	PK–05	414	37%	47%
Park Place Middle School	06–08	755	27%	45%
Monroe High School	09–12	1,515	25%	64%
Frank Wagner Elementary	PK–05	545	19%	27%

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

32,055

Median Income

$122K

Homeownership

81%

Median Age

37.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98272 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 98272 has a school score of 63/100. 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 98272 is approximately $729K. 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 98272 in Monroe has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. 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.