Living in Monroe, CT
Monroe is a Fairfield County town of 19,269 residents with a Main Street and Monroe Turnpike dining corridor, William E. Wolfe Park, Lake Zoar and Route 25 to I-95.
Monroe at a glance
- Median sale price
- $630,000+3.1% vs last year 207 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 29.88 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$13,200 median-priced home
- Population
- 19,269 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 26.1 sq mi 739 per sq mi
What it is like in Monroe
Monroe is in eastern Fairfield County and borders Trumbull, Shelton, Newtown, Easton and Oxford. It has 19,269 residents and 26.07 square miles of land area. Its villages include Stepney, Stevenson and Monroe Center.
Stratford's claim to the area dates to 1656, and the White Hills Purchase added land in 1671. Monroe was incorporated in 1823 and is named for President James Monroe. The Pequonnock River begins in Wolfe Park, and the town borders Lake Zoar, a Housatonic River reservoir formed by the Stevenson Dam.
Four sites are on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Monroe Center Historic District and the Stevenson Dam Hydroelectric Plant. Stepney Cemetery dates to 1794.
William E. Wolfe Park has Great Hollow Lake, and Webb Mountain Park and the Housatonic Railway Trail, a path of roughly five miles for walking and biking, are also in town. Webb Mountain Discovery Zone is a free outdoor learning center at 71 Webb Circle, and Blue Spruce Farm on Wheeler Road offers trail and hay rides. Whitney Farms Golf Course is a public course.
Main Street and Monroe Turnpike hold most of the restaurants, among them Monroe Social, Osteria Romana, Vazzy's Osteria, Bill's Drive-In, Monroe Diner and MacDaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar. Clock Tower Square at 477 Main Street has several of them. Monroe Green and Stepney Green are the town's village greens.
Getting around from Monroe
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 74 min | 52 |
| New Haven | 34 min | 18 |
| Stamford | 51 min | 35 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 105 min | 71 |
| Boston | 193 min | 151 |
| Providence | 158 min | 122 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 96 min | 67 |
Rail stations nearby
- Derby-Shelton 7.3 mi Metro-North
- Ansonia 7.4 mi Metro-North
Highways and routes
Routes 25, 34, 59, 110 and 111 serve Monroe, and Route 25 connects to Interstate 95 in Trumbull. New Haven is 18 miles and about 34 minutes by car, Stamford is 35 miles and 51 minutes, and New York City (Midtown) is 71 miles and about 105 minutes. Hartford is 52 miles and 74 minutes, and Bradley Airport is 67 miles and 96 minutes.
There is no rail station in Monroe. The nearest are Derby-Shelton at 7.3 miles in a straight line and Ansonia at 7.4 miles, both on Metro-North. Greater Bridgeport Transit provides bus service.
Schools in Monroe
5 public schools in Monroe School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 3
- Fawn Hollow
- Monroe
- Stepney
Middle 1
- Jockey Hollow
High school 1
- Masuk High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Monroe School District on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Monroe
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Italian restaurant and pizzeria on Monroe Turnpike.
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Pizzeria and Italian restaurant on Monroe Turnpike.
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Drive-in restaurant on Monroe Turnpike.
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Restaurant on Main Street.
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Indian restaurant in Clock Tower Square.
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Brick oven pizzeria and kitchen on Main Street.
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Coffee shop on Main Street.
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Quick-service restaurant serving more than 25 varieties of macaroni and cheese.
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Italian eatery in Clock Tower Square.
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Diner on Main Street.
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American restaurant on Main Street.
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Italian restaurant on Main Street.
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Cafe on Main Street.
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Italian restaurant on Main Street.
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Italian osteria on Main Street.
Things to do and see 2
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Horse farm offering trail rides, hay rides and pony rides.
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Free outdoor learning center on 171 acres with nature programs and a scavenger hunt.
Parks, preserves and trails 36
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Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Monroe housing market
Over the last 12 months, 207 homes sold in Monroe with a median sale price of $630,000 and a median of 26 days on market. There are 46 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $280 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 3.1% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.7 months.
Monroe's town-wide property tax rate is 29.88 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $13,200 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
Homes for sale in Monroe
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Questions about Monroe
What is the median home price in Monroe, CT?
The median sale price in Monroe is $630,000, based on 207 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Monroe, CT?
Monroe's town-wide property tax rate is 29.88 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $13,200 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Monroe, CT from Hartford?
Monroe is about 52 miles and a 74-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Monroe, CT from New York City?
Monroe is about 71 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 105-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Monroe, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Derby-Shelton (Metro-North) about 7.3 miles from the center of Monroe. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Monroe, CT?
Monroe has about 19,269 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 26.1 square miles.
How many public schools are in Monroe, CT?
Monroe has 5 public schools in Monroe School District. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Monroe, CT?
There are 46 homes for sale in Monroe right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Is there a train station in Monroe?
No. The nearest Metro-North stations are Derby-Shelton at 7.3 miles and Ansonia at 7.4 miles in a straight line. Greater Bridgeport Transit provides bus service.
Which roads serve Monroe?
Routes 25, 34, 59, 110 and 111. Route 25 connects to Interstate 95 in Trumbull.
What villages are in Monroe?
Stepney, Stevenson and Monroe Center.
What parks and trails are in Monroe?
William E. Wolfe Park with Great Hollow Lake, Webb Mountain Park, Lane's Mine Nature Park and the Housatonic Railway Trail.
How far is Monroe from New Haven and Stamford?
New Haven is 18 miles and about 34 minutes by car. Stamford is 35 miles and about 51 minutes.
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