Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Ruston, LA vs Monroe, LA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Ruston is 38.9% younger than the median age of a home in Monroe.
 Ruston, LAMonroe, LAUnited States
 Median Home Age36  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$153,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months10.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock24.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.40.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$4.5$11.0
 Homes Owned31.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock14.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented57.8%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Ruston, LAMonroe, LAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,050$1,840
 Studio Apartment$470  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$660$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$700  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,070$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,200  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Ruston, LAMonroe, LAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.0%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Ruston, LAMonroe, LAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock11.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock8.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99920.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock13.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99928.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9992.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Ruston, LAMonroe, LAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200914.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198918.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196918.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock15.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock5.3%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Ruston    2 Reviews
Steven · Ruston, LA
Would not recommend it
Over 4 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

   |    Reply
Current · Ruston, LA
Wouldn’t make the voice to live here again
Over 5 years ago

Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ruston

See all reviews
Reviews for Monroe    8 Reviews
Mark · Monroe, LA
Terrible
Over 7 years ago

If you are looking a place for high crime, high poverty, high obesity rates, high taxes, high unemployment, and high citizens, you have arrived at the right place. I  More

   |    Reply
grant · West Monroe, LA
This place is sure to give you cancer.
Over 13 years ago

Lived in Monroe/West Monroe for 2 years, I deeply regret it. Here's why. Not only is Monroe/West Monroe next to a plant that spews it's disgusting, cancerous smog,  More

   |    Reply
LaDonna · Monroe, LA
About our University
Over 16 years ago

We have one of the best universities around. We have high ratings all across the board. Why don't you consider checking us  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Monroe

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Tasley, VirginiaCalifornia, MarylandCompare
 Oxford, OhioRacine, WisconsinCompare
 Wellington, FloridaBrandon, FloridaCompare
 Odenton, MarylandMurrells Inlet, South CarolinaCompare
 Titusville, FloridaNew Port Richey, FloridaCompare
 Paramus, New JerseyCresskill, New JerseyCompare
 Dartmouth, MassachusettsWarwick, Rhode IslandCompare
 Shawnee, OklahomaMontgomery, AlabamaCompare
 Apex, North CarolinaEdgewater, New JerseyCompare
 Salinas, CaliforniaPlainwell, MichiganCompare

Learn More About Ruston, Louisiana
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Monroe, Louisiana
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.