97456 Monroe, OR is a small city with a population of 2,030 according to the 2010 census. Despite its size, the city still manages to rank highly in several BestPlaces categories. For instance, it ranks within the top 10% of all cities for crime and safety, as well as in the top 20% for housing affordability. In addition, 97456 Monroe also earns high marks for educational quality; scoring in the top 15% of all cities on that category. Additionally, it ranks as one of the best cities for retirees due to its combination of housing affordability and low crime rate. All these factors contribute to 97456 Monroe's overall ranking as one of the best places to live in Oregon.
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