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City of Monroe, Georgia

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About homes in Monroe

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Monroe in Walton County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1979Median year built1U.S. 1980
51%Built before 198019% built since 2010
1978Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1981
60%Detached single-family111% in 5+ unit buildings
42%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$259kMedian home value1Georgia median $303k

The median home in the city of Monroe was built in 1979, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Georgia median of 1992. That is older than the Walton County median of 1997.1 About 51% of Monroe's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 9% since 2010. The largest single share, 27%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it a newer stock than Walton County as a whole (22% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1980s and 1990s, polybutylene supply lines, builder-grade windows and first-generation openers are the usual items a contractor confirms before quoting. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Monroe are of similar age: median build years 1978 and 1981.1

Monroe has a mixed housing stock: 60% detached houses, 3% attached or townhouse units and 11% in buildings of five or more units.1 Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Monroe, with 42% of occupied homes owner-occupied, below the Georgia share of 66%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Monroe is valued at $259,300 (ACS), below the Georgia median of $303,300. Within Walton County the median is $339,500, so Monroe sits below it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Watkinsville 5 Sse station averages 45 nights a year at or below 32°F and 4 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers run hot, with about 52 days a year at 90°F or more and 1 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Rainfall is substantial: about 48 inches a year, 14 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,789 heating and 1,694 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Monroe sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4

Building permits in Monroe are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Monroe housing units by year built
Before 194011.5%
1940-195915.6%
1960-197924.2%
1980-199927.3%
2000-200912.2%
2010 or later9.1%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Watkinsville 5 Sse, 18.9 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Monroe, GA?

Most home remodeling projects in Monroe, GA land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Monroe?

The median home in the city of Monroe was built in 1979, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Georgia median of 1992. That is older than the Walton County median of 1997. About 51% of Monroe's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 9% since 2010. The largest single share, 27%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it a newer stock than Walton County as a whole (22% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does Monroe have?

Monroe has a mixed housing stock: 60% detached houses, 3% attached or townhouse units and 11% in buildings of five or more units. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Monroe, with 42% of occupied homes owner-occupied, below the Georgia share of 66%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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