Southeast

Monroe

Union County, NC

Population

34,897

Walk Score

71 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$1,115

Median home value

$234,300

Founded

1843

On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Monroe Downtown Historic District · listed 1988
  • Monroe Residential Historic District · listed 1988
  • Waxhaw-Weddington Roads Historic District · listed 1988

Notable landmarks

  • Lee, Malcolm K., House · listed 1988
  • Monroe City Hall · listed 1971
  • Piedmont Buggy Factory · listed 2004
  • Sikes, John C., House · listed 1982
  • Union County Courthouse · listed 1971
  • US Post Office-Monroe · listed 1985

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