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Monroe Connecticut Real Estate
Monroe Connecticut Real Estate

 

Monroe, Connecticut Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List

Population (year 2000): 19,247. Estimated population in July 2005: 19,650 (+2.1% change)
Males: 9,452 (49.1%), Females: 9,795 (50.9%)

Fairfield County

Median resident age: 38.1 years
Median household income: $85,000 (year 2000)
Median house value: $256,600 (year 2000)

Races in Monroe:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.9%)
  • Hispanic (2.5%)
  • Black (1.2%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)
  • Asian Indian (0.8%)

Ancestries: Italian (29.3%), Irish (22.0%), German (14.6%), Polish (10.6%), English (9.4%), Hungarian (4.0%).

Elevation: 645 feet

For population 25 years and over in Monroe

  • High school or higher: 91.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Monroe town

  • Never married: 18.4%
  • Now married: 69.5%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 6.3%

7.1% Foreign born (4.9% Europe, 0.8% Asia, 0.7% Latin America).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bridgeport, CT (10.0 miles , pop. 139,529).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oyster Bay, NY (39.1 miles , pop. 293,925).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: New York, NY (65.3 miles , pop. 8,008,278).

Nearest cities: Trumbull, CT (5.3 miles ), Shelton, CT (5.7 miles ), Easton, CT (8.3 miles ), Derby, CT (8.5 miles ), Newtown, CT (8.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 115 buildings, average cost: $154,800
  • 1997: 119 buildings, average cost: $153,900
  • 1998: 111 buildings, average cost: $160,900
  • 1999: 69 buildings, average cost: $178,000
  • 2000: 51 buildings, average cost: $195,400
  • 2001: 34 buildings, average cost: $185,300
  • 2002: 36 buildings, average cost: $200,900
  • 2003: 32 buildings, average cost: $285,400
  • 2004: 29 buildings, average cost: $255,000

Latitude: 41.33 N, Longitude: 73.21 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 203

Monroe, Connecticut business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (21.6%), Manufacturing (15.1%), Professional,scientific,management,administrative,and waste management services (14.2%), Retail trade (11.7%).

Crime in Monroe by Year

Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Murders 1 0 0 0 0 0
    per 100,000 5.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Rapes 0 0 3 4 0 1
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 15.6 20.8 0.0 5.2
Robberies 0 0 1 0 0 2
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 5.2 0.0 0.0 10.4
Assaults 3 2 3 2 2 3
    per 100,000 15.6 10.4 15.6 10.4 10.4 15.6
Burglaries 33 27 29 28 34 30
    per 100,000 171.5 140.3 150.7 145.5 176.7 155.9
Thefts 144 82 220 144 154 145
    per 100,000 748.2 426.0 1143.0 748.2 800.1 753.4
Auto thefts 12 17 8 14 34 17
    per 100,000 62.3 88.3 41.6 72.7 176.7 88.3
Crime Index: (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 327.2) 55.2 36.0 70.5 56.3 60.6 56.4

Average climate in Monroe, Connecticut

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Monroe-area historical tornado activity is near Connecticut state average. It is 24% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.8 miles away from the Monroe city center injured 40 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1962, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.2 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Hospitals/medical centers near Monroe:
  • ST VINCENT'S MEDICAL CENTER (about 9 miles; BRIDGEPORT, CT)
  • GRIFFIN HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; DERBY, CT)
  • BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; BRIDGEPORT, CT)

Political contributions by individuals in Monroe, CT

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Monroe:

  • IGOR I SIKORSKY MEMORIAL (about 15 miles; BRIDGEPORT, CT; ID: BDR)
  • DANBURY MUNI (about 19 miles; DANBURY, CT; ID: DXR)
  • TWEED-NEW HAVEN (about 24 miles; NEW HAVEN, CT; ID: HVN)
Other public-use airports nearest to Monroe:
  • WATERBURY-OXFORD (about 11 miles; OXFORD, CT; ID: OXC)
  • CANDLELIGHT (about 24 miles; NEW MILFORD, CT; ID: 6Y2)
  • CANDLELIGHT FARMS (about 24 miles; NEW MILFORD, CT; ID: 11N)
Amtrak stations near Monroe:
  • 11 miles: BRIDGEPORT (525 WATER ST.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 20 miles: NEW HAVEN (50 UNION AVE.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Monroe:
  • SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY (about 11 miles; FAIRFIELD, CT; Full-time enrollment: 4,120)
  • UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT (about 11 miles; Bridgeport, CT; FT enrollment: 2,162)
  • FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY (about 13 miles; FAIRFIELD, CT; FT enrollment: 4,197)
  • SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 17 miles; NEW HAVEN, CT; FT enrollment: 8,808)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN (about 18 miles; WEST HAVEN, CT; FT enrollment: 3,081)
  • WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 18 miles; DANBURY, CT; FT enrollment: 4,297)
  • NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 19 miles; WATERBURY, CT; FT enrollment: 2,834)
Public high school in Monroe:
  • MASUK HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,323; Location: 1014 MONROE TPKE.; Grades: 09 - 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Monroe:
  • CHALK HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 678; Location: 375 FAN HILL RD.; Grades: 05 - 06)
  • JOCKEY HOLLOW (Students: 670; Location: 365 FAN HILL RD.; Grades: 07 - 08)
  • FAWN HOLLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 633; Location: 375 FAN HILL RD.; Grades: KG - 04)
  • STEPNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 577; Location: 180 OLD NEWTOWN RD.; Grades: KG - 04)
  • MONROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 428; Location: 375 MONROE TPKE.; Grades: PK - 04)
  • HOMEBOUND (Location: 605 MAIN STREET; Grades: PK - 12)
  • HOMEBOUND (Location: 375 MONROE TURNPIKE; Grades: PK - 12)
  • HOMEBOUND (Location: 605 MAIN STREET; Grades: PK - 12)
  • HOMEBOUND (Location: 605 MAIN STREET; Grades: PK - 12)
Private primary/middle schools in Monroe:
  • ST JUDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 265; Location: 707 MONROE TURNPIKE; Grades: PK - 8)
  • TUTOR TIME C. C. LEARNING CTR (Students: 32; Location: 477 MAIN STREET; Grades: PK - KG)
  • MAGIC KINGDOM DAY NUR - KDGN (Students: 7; Location: 101 CUTLERS FARM ROAD; Grades: KG - KG)
Library in Monroe:
  • MONROE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $488,466; Location: 7 FAN HILL RD.; 72,616 books; 4,298 audio materials; 2,425 video materials; 220 serial subscriptions)
Monroe compared to Connecticut state average:
  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
Strongest AM radio stations in Monroe:
  • WADS (690 AM; daytime; 3 kW; ANSONIA, CT; Owner: RADIO AMOR, INC.)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WDJZ (1530 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: PEOPLE'S BROADCAST NETWORK, LLC)
  • WGSM (740 AM; 25 kW; HUNTINGTON, NY; Owner: K RADIO LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WFIF (1500 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MILFORD, CT)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WELI (960 AM; 5 kW; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFNW (1380 AM; 5 kW; NAUGATUCK, CT; Owner: CANDIDO DIAS CARRELO)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Strongest FM radio stations in Monroe:
  • WEZN-FM (99.9 FM; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WSHU-FM (91.1 FM; FAIRFIELD, CT; Owner: SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, INC.)
  • WPKN (89.5 FM; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: WPKN, INC.)
  • WMNR (88.1 FM; MONROE, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WRXC (90.1 FM; SHELTON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WMNR-FM1 (88.1 FM; HUNTINGTON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WKCI-FM (101.3 FM; HAMDEN, CT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W220CF (91.9 FM; HUNTINGTON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WPLR (99.1 FM; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WEBE (107.9 FM; WESTPORT, CT; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WYBC-FM (94.3 FM; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: YALE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDAQ (98.3 FM; DANBURY, CT; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WRKI (95.1 FM; BROOKFIELD, CT; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WWYZ (92.5 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKSS (95.7 FM; HARTFORD-MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZMX (93.7 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WHCN (105.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W285DE (104.9 FM; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: DANBURY COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WMRQ (104.1 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
TV broadcast stations around Monroe:
  • WEDW (Channel 49; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSAH (Channel 43; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)
  • WTNH (Channel 8; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEDY (Channel 65; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCTX (Channel 59; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
  • WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WEDH (Channel 24; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WFTY (Channel 67; SMITHTOWN, NY; Owner: UNIVISION NEW YORK LLC)
  • W28AJ (Channel 28; ALLINGTOWN, CT; Owner: PAGING ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • W65DZ (Channel 65; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: PAGING ASSOCIATES, INC.)

 

 

 

 


 
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