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WELCOME TO MONROE
Monroe, Connecticut is located in eastern Fairfield County. While the town has
sustained a progressive growth over the past 20 years, it has not lost its character
and charm. Monroe is a family-oriented community with an excellent school sys-
tem, recreational facilities and a variety of houses of worship.
The town of Monroe, named after James Monroe the fifth President of the United
States, serving from 1817-1825, is a growing community in Fairfield County Con-
necticut. The Town of Monroe Connecticut was incorporated in 1823. Covering 26
square miles, Monroe is about 75 percent developed, according to the towns
Conservation Department. Historic properties can be found in Monroe Center, a
designated historic district distinguished by a green and an Episcopal church da-
ting to Thomas Jefferson’s presidency.
Monroe has seen many changes over the past years since it was incorporated,
from being a predominantly farming community to a suburban community that
maintains itself through progressive economic development. The town of Monroe
boasts a large amount of recreational facilities such as Wolfe Park, Great Hollow
Lake, Webb Mountain and the Rails to Trails bike paths that provide enjoyment for
all and contribute to the overall quality of life.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS 3 Elementary
1 Middle
1 High School
1 Private School
POPULATION 19,958
MILL RATE 31.01
SIZE 26.3 square miles
MEDIAN AGE 39
MEDIAN HH INCOME $107,672
YEAR FOUNDED 1823
ZIP CODE 06468
DISTANCE TO NYC 60 Miles
www.VANDERBLUE .com 203-259-8326
Monroe, Connecticut is located in eastern Fairfield County. While the town has
sustained a progressive growth over the past 20 years, it has not lost its character
and charm. Monroe is a family-oriented community with an excellent school sys-
tem, recreational facilities and a variety of houses of worship.
The town of Monroe, named after James Monroe the fifth President of the United
States, serving from 1817-1825, is a growing community in Fairfield County Con-
necticut. The Town of Monroe Connecticut was incorporated in 1823. Covering 26
square miles, Monroe is about 75 percent developed, according to the towns
Conservation Department. Historic properties can be found in Monroe Center, a
designated historic district distinguished by a green and an Episcopal church da-
ting to Thomas Jefferson’s presidency.
Monroe has seen many changes over the past years since it was incorporated,
from being a predominantly farming community to a suburban community that
maintains itself through progressive economic development. The town of Monroe
boasts a large amount of recreational facilities such as Wolfe Park, Great Hollow
Lake, Webb Mountain and the Rails to Trails bike paths that provide enjoyment for
all and contribute to the overall quality of life.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS 3 Elementary
1 Middle
1 High School
1 Private School
POPULATION 19,958
MILL RATE 31.01
SIZE 26.3 square miles
MEDIAN AGE 39
MEDIAN HH INCOME $107,672
YEAR FOUNDED 1823
ZIP CODE 06468
DISTANCE TO NYC 60 Miles
www.VANDERBLUE .com 203-259-8326
