Monroe

Monroe

• Population approximately 18,825 residents
• Founded in 1823
• Land area is 26 square miles
• Neighborhoods include Stepney, Whitney Farms, Zoar, among others
• Monroe is bordered by Trumbull, Easton, Newtown, Oxford and Shelton

• Monroe has transformed from a predominantly farming area, to a suburban community known for its scenic parks and trails
• Wolfe Park includes 331 acres, a public pool, baseball diamonds, a football field, soccer fields, 3 playgrounds, 8 tennis courts, concert area, picnic pavilions, Great Hollow Lake with a sand beach, swimming, fishing, kayaking, and hiking trails
• The Pequonnock River Trail runs through Monroe. It starts in Bridgeport and ends on the Monroe/Newtown border, it’s gorgeous year round but especially in the Fall. Bikes and pets are allowed
• Webb Mountain Park is known for hiking and camping
• Monroe borders Lake Zoar, a reservoir known for boating, fishing, hiking on the Zoar Trail
• Great sense of community. Many families have lived in Monroe for generations
• Small town feel

• Most homes are on private well and septic system
• 3 Elementary Schools (K-5th grade)
• 2 Middle Schools (6-8) – one is a STEM school
• 1 High School (9-12)
• No public transportation
• Easy access to Route 25 and Interstate 84
• About 20-30 minutes to Fairfield and Danbury
• Median sale price for a single family home (as of January 2024) is $510,000

• Monroe is named after James Monroe, the 5th President of the United States