West Monroe

City in Michigan, United States

Overview

West Monroe, Michigan, is a small, welcoming town just south of Lake Erie. Known for its relaxed pace and close-knit community, it attracts those looking for outdoor recreation and local charm. The town offers quaint river views, seasonal events, and a mix of suburban and rural living.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
4,088
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.91°, -83.43°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,105
Local Cost
$1,426
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
83
English
100
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
-2.2°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
-24.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
865 mm
Internet Speed
558 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
DTW
Distance
33 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.