Charlotte metro, NC relocation guide
Moving to Monroe, NC
$432,018Median listing price
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About Monroe
Monroe (roughly 35,000 residents) is the county seat of Union County, about 25 miles southeast of Uptown Charlotte along US-74. Historic downtown with 19th-century architecture, a growing brewery/restaurant scene, and the Dowd Center Theatre. Affordable small city with commuter access via the US-74 corridor; also home to the Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport.
Home prices in Monroe
The median listing price in Monroe is $432,018.
Top places in Monroe
- Historic downtown Monroe
- Dowd Center Theatre
- Monroe Science Center and local parks
- Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport
Commuting from Monroe
- About 25 miles southeast of Uptown via US-74 West/Independence Blvd. Typical drive: 30–45 minutes off-peak; 45–70 minutes at peak. CATS express bus service to Uptown.
Monroe FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Monroe, NC?
The median listing price in Monroe is $432,018. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Monroe, NC?
About 25 miles southeast of Uptown via US-74 West/Independence Blvd. Typical drive: 30–45 minutes off-peak; 45–70 minutes at peak. CATS express bus service to Uptown.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.