Signals
Monroe
Eastmont
Opportunity
49 · Bottom 36%
vs53 · Bottom 43%
Climate
74 · Top 35%
vs74 · Top 35%
Physical resilience
45 · Bottom 35%
vs45 · Bottom 35%
Housing affordability
64 · Bottom 26%
vs67 · Bottom 29%
Access
84 · Bottom 27%
vs84 · Bottom 28%
Economic stability
65 · Top 40%
vs71 · Top 26%
Measured values
| Metric | Monroe | Eastmont | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,755 | 23,721 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $110,461 | $138,912 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $43,626 | $54,049 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 3,099/sq mi | 4,638/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $668,400 | $784,000 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,950 | $2,443 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 71.5% | 88.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 5.0% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -1.5% | -1.5% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.0% | 40.5% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 7.3% | 6.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 72°F | 72°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 37°F | 37°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 33.4" | 33.4" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 27 mi | 26 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 34.7 min | 30.9 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 35.7 | 40.5 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Monroe
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
Eastmont
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
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