Monroe, WA 98272 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Monroe, WA—98272

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$732,000

0.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$116,000

30.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

14.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.8%

Median Rent

$2,780

6.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,400

16.9% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,900

13.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,800

5.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Monroe, WA

As of May '26, the median home price in Monroe, WA is $732,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.6%. This indicates that home prices in Monroe, WA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.8%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$732,000	-0.6%
Single Family	$750,000	-0.7%
Condos	$408,000	2.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Monroe, WA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Monroe, WA is $2,720, with a year-over-year rent change of -6.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Monroe, WA is 1-bedrooms: $1,430, 2-bedrooms: $2,150, 3-bedrooms: $2,740, 4-bedrooms: $3,650. The most common rental property sizes in Monroe, WA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 35.8% and 35.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,780	$2,720
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,430
2 Bed Rent	$1,900	$2,150
3 Bed Rent	$2,800	$2,740
4 Bed Rent	$3,700	$3,650

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.8%

1 Bedroom

12.6%

2 Bedrooms

35.6%

3 Bedrooms

35.8%

4 Bedrooms

9.8%

5+ Bedrooms

1.5%

Property Listings — Monroe, WA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Monroe, WA is 34. This is a increase of 14.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 19.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$895,000	-5.0%
Listing Count	108	32.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	32.0%
Days on Market	34	14.0%

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Demographics — Monroe, WA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Monroe, WA has a population of 32,100, which has increased by 2.0% over the past 5 years. Monroe, WA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.1% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 28.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 15.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	32,100	2.0%
% Under 18	24.1%	2.6%
% Seniors	11.2%	15.5%
% WFH	15.9%	137.3%
% w/ College Degree	28.5%	18.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Monroe, WA is a predominantly white area, with 71.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Monroe, WA is hispanic, making up 13.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 12.4% of the population in Monroe, WA, and this percentage has increased by 24.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	71.6%	-5.9%
% Black	2.4%	4.3%
% Hispanic	13.7%	0.7%
% Asian	5.9%	247.1%
% Foreign Born	12.4%	24.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Monroe, WA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 658 mortgage originations in Monroe, WA, of which 86.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 23.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Monroe, WA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	658
% Conventional Loans	86.0%
% Government Loans	14.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Monroe, WA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Monroe, WA under the Section 8 program is 8.4%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Monroe, WA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	108
Total Units Section 8	108
% Rentals under Section 8	8.4%
% Occupied Section 8	89.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$780	$1,400	$2,180
2 Bedroom	$640	$1,900	$2,540
3 Bedroom	$550	$2,800	$3,350
4 Bedroom	$200	$3,700	$3,900

Monroe, WA—98272

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Monroe, WA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Monroe, WA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Monroe, WA

Demographics — Monroe, WA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Monroe, WA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Monroe, WA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Monroe, WA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Monroe, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.8
Median Home Price	$732,000
Median Household Income	$116,000

Monroe, WA—98272

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Monroe, WA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Monroe, WA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Monroe, WA

Demographics — Monroe, WA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Monroe, WA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Monroe, WA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Monroe, WA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Monroe, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Sultan, WA

Duvall, WA

Snohomish, WA

Carnation, WA

Woodinville, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

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