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West Monroe, Michigan

West Monroe is a community of 2,711 people in Monroe County, Michigan.

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Population2,711 -22.3% since 2019
Elevation600 ft 183 m
Land area1.3 sq mi
ZIP code48161
Nearest airportDetroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) 21 mi

Why visit West Monroe

Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Monroe Theatre, East Elm-North Macomb Street Historic District, Edward Loranger House and Cranbrook Park.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F.

About West Monroe

West Monroe is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,227 at the 2020 census. The CDP is located within Monroe Charter Township.

From the Wikipedia article West Monroe, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

Monroe Theatre

Cinema and theater · 1.7 mi

Movie theater in Monroe, Michigan, United States

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Museums and landmarks16

East Elm-North Macomb Street Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi

Historic district in Michigan, United States

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Edward Loranger House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi

Historic house in Michigan, United States

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George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi

Statue by Edward Clark Potter in Monroe, Michigan, USA

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Governor Robert McClelland House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi

Historic house in Michigan, United States

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Hall of the Divine Child

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi

School in Monroe, Michigan

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Navarre-Anderson Trading Post

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi

Building in Michigan, United States

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Old Village Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi

Historic district in Monroe, Michigan, United States

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River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi

National park in Michigan, USA

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Rudolph Nims House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi

Historic house in Michigan, United States

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Sawyer House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi

Historic house in Michigan, United States

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St. Mary's Academy Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi

Historic district in Monroe, Michigan

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St. Mary's Church Complex Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi

Historic church in Michigan, United States

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Parks, trails and playgrounds12

Cranbrook Park

Park · 0.8 mi

Eastern boundary should probably stop at Worrel Park boundary as that's what's shown by the city parcel data, however I extended it...

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Father Carnes Park

Park · 0.9 mi

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Manor Park

Park · 1.3 mi

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Munson Park

Park · 1.2 mi

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Roessler Park

Park · 1.2 mi

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Veterans Park

Park · 1.0 mi

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Waterloo Park

Park · 0.8 mi

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Stoneco Fields

Park · 1.0 mi

West Dunbar Road, Monroe

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Carrington Golf Club

Golf course · 1.2 mi

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Hoffman Park

Park · 0.6 mi

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Kentucky Memorial Park

Park · 1.5 mi

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Worrell Park

Park · 0.9 mi

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Restaurants and cafes19

Pizza Hut

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi

551 North Telegraph Road, Monroe

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Jet's Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi

North Telegraph Road, Monroe

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Biggby Coffee

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi

559 North Telegraph Road, Monroe

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Fino's Family Restaurant

Restaurant · 1.5 mi

861 South Monroe Street, Monroe

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Kiku Sushi Bar & Grill

Restaurant · Sushi · 1.4 mi

403 North Telegraph Road, Monroe

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Dolce Vita

Restaurant · Italian · 1.3 mi

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Nick & Nino's Coal Fired Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi

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Vito's Pizza and Subs

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi

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China Express

Restaurant · 1.4 mi

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Michigan Bar and Grill

Restaurant · 1.4 mi

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McDonald's

Fast food · Burger · 1.5 mi

1001 South Monroe Street, Monroe

07:00-21:00

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Panera Bread

Fast food · Sandwich, Bakery · 1.3 mi

1927 North Telegraph Road, Monroe

Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00

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Where to stay1

Churches and places of worship15

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Shopping2

Gas and EV charging9

Schools, colleges and libraries17

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Healthcare3

Map of West Monroe

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 2.3 in of rainFebruary: 2.0 in of rainMarch: 2.8 in of rainApril: 3.3 in of rainMay: 3.9 in of rainJune: 3.6 in of rainJuly: 3.4 in of rainAugust: 3.5 in of rainSeptember: 2.9 in of rainOctober: 2.6 in of rainNovember: 2.7 in of rainDecember: 2.1 in of rainJanuary: 33°FFebruary: 35°FMarch: 45°FApril: 58°FMay: 69°FJune: 80°FJuly: 84°FAugust: 82°FSeptember: 75°FOctober: 63°FNovember: 49°FDecember: 38°FJanuary: 18°FFebruary: 19°FMarch: 27°FApril: 38°FMay: 49°FJune: 59°FJuly: 62°FAugust: 61°FSeptember: 54°FOctober: 42°FNovember: 32°FDecember: 24°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan33°F18°F2.3 in
Feb35°F19°F2.0 in
Mar45°F27°F2.8 in
Apr58°F38°F3.3 in
May69°F49°F3.9 in
Jun80°F59°F3.6 in
Jul84°F62°F3.4 in
Aug82°F61°F3.5 in
Sep75°F54°F2.9 in
Oct63°F42°F2.6 in
Nov49°F32°F2.7 in
Dec38°F24°F2.1 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Monroe (1 mi away), rain and snow from Monroe 3.0 S, NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$48,317median household income
$109,200median home value
$850median monthly rent
43.1median age
6.0%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
87.3%of homes are owner-occupied
25.0 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1817%18 to 3419%35 to 6447%65 and over17%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Monroe County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.

  • 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
  • 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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