Monroe, North Carolina
Monroe is a city of 36,759 people in Union County, North Carolina, founded in 1843.
Why visit Monroe
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include NCG Monroe 8, Wingate University, John C. Sikes House and Malcolm K. Lee House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Monroe
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Monroe
Monroe is a city and the county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 34,562 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 42,644 in 2025, making it the 28th-most populous city in North Carolina. It is within the Charlotte metropolitan area. Monroe has a council-manager form of government.
From the Wikipedia article Monroe, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Wingate University
School · 6.6 mi
Private university in Wingate, North Carolina
Museums and landmarks15
John C. Sikes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Malcolm K. Lee House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Monroe City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
NRHP-listed in Union County
Monroe Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Monroe, Union County, North Carolina
Monroe Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Union County
Piedmont Buggy Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Monroe, United States of America
Union County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Courthouse in North Carolina, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic building in Monroe, North Carolina, USA
Waxhaw-Weddington Roads Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
National historic district located at Monroe, Union County, North Carolina
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Wingate Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Shiloh Church Playground
Playground · 3.3 mi
Playground located behind Shiloh Baptist Church
Restaurants and cafes21
East Frank Superette & Kitchen
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
209 East Franklin Street, Monroe
Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Knife & Fork Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Italian, Breakfast · 1.2 mi
1201 West Roosevelt Boulevard
Mo,We-Su 06:00-21:00
Tavern 74
Bar and pub
2116 West Roosevelt Boulevard, Monroe
Mo-Sa 16:00-02:00; Su 12:00-02:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger
2100 West Roosevelt Boulevard, Monroe
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
9 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Quality Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
2351 West Roosevelt Boulevard, Monroe
Churches and places of worship20
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 3.1 mi
2207 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe
Crossroads Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 4.0 mi
3300 North Rocky River Road, Monroe
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries30
Healthcare1
Map of Monroe
119 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 30°F | 3.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 33°F | 3.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 39°F | 4.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 81°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 65°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 69°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 38°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 33°F | 4.0 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Monroe 2 Se Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Union County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Atrium Health Union Heliport (10NR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Indian Trail 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Matthews 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Mint Hill 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Charlotte 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Harrisburg 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Concord 27 mi north, about 44 min by car
- Belmont 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
- Albemarle 32 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
- Huntersville 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
- Kannapolis 33 mi north, about 54 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Union County Courthouse, Monroe, NC September 2017, front view, Beckycafferylepage, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JCPenney Monroe Mall Monroe, NC June 2017 (37300204020), Mike Kalasnik from Jersey City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Impressive architectural details grace the Old US Post Office in Monroe, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Monroe City Hall, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monroe, NC, USA - panoramio (3), johnmac19, CC BY 3.0
- The Old Courthouse sits center stage in the county seat of Monroe, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monroe, NC, USA - panoramio (1), johnmac19, CC BY 3.0
- Old Monroe Courthouse, Nushtaev Dmitriy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- World War I Memorial in Monroe, NC, Nushtaev Dmitriy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main St, Monroe, North Carolina, Nushtaev Dmitriy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street crossing E Franklin St and N Beasley St, Monroe, North Carolina, Nushtaev Dmitriy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Franklin Street in Monroe, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Secrest Building and Monroe Hardware Company, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Monroe City Hall from the Old Courthouse lawn, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Street in Monroe, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 114 N Main St Monroe, North Carolina, Nushtaev Dmitriy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monroe, NC, USA - panoramio, johnmac19, CC BY 3.0
- Monroe, NC, USA - panoramio (2), johnmac19, CC BY 3.0
- Classic historic homes in Monroe, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monroe Residential Historic District (North Carolina) 1, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monroe Historic District and the St. Paul's Episcopal Rectory, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Church - Monroe, Nushtaev Dmitriy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John C. Sikes House on Franklin Street, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wingate Commercial HD, Nyttend, Public domain
- WAXHAW-WEDDINGTON ROADS HISTORIC DISTRICT; UNION COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MALCOLM K. LEE HOUSE, MONROE, UNION COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Old Buggy Factory and Water Tower, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prosperity of a by-gone era, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Court House - panoramio (1), johnmac19, CC BY 3.0
- Historic Court House - panoramio, johnmac19, CC BY 3.0
- Historic Court House - panoramio (cropped), johnmac19, CC BY 3.0
- Union County Court House - panoramio, johnmac19, CC BY 3.0
- Historic Marker L-57 T. Walter Bickett (8437681603), Mark Clifton, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The English Building on North Main Street, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic American Bank and Trust Company, today's Community Arts Council, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Novelty Shop on Hayne Street, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Post Office, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Southern Colonial with attractive lawns, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wrap-around porches to enjoy the great outdoors of North Carolina, Mpbusyb, CC BY-SA 3.0
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