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WELCOME TO MONROE
Monroe, Connecticut is located in eastern Fairfield County. While the town has sus-
tained 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 system, recrea-
tional 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 Connecticut. The
Town of Monroe Connecticut was incorporated in 1823. Covering 26 square miles, Mon-
roe is about 75 percent developed, according to the towns Conservation Department.
Historic properties can be found in Monroe Center, a designated historic district distin-
guished by a green and an Episcopal church dating to Thomas Jefferson’s presidency.
Monroe has seen many changes over the 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 a variety of enjoyment .
SCHOOL ACCOLADES
Masuk High School Named National Blue Ribbon by US Dept of Education
Monroe Elemnetary & Stepney named Schools of Distinction. 123 out 820 CT Schools
Fawn Hollow Elem identified as a Progressing School. In the top 40% Statewide
Masuk High School ranked 33 out of 193 schools in CT by US News and World Report
PUBLIC SCHOOLS 3 Elementary
1 Middle
1 High School
1 Private School
POPULATION 19,958
MILL RATE 34.35
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 sus-
tained 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 system, recrea-
tional 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 Connecticut. The
Town of Monroe Connecticut was incorporated in 1823. Covering 26 square miles, Mon-
roe is about 75 percent developed, according to the towns Conservation Department.
Historic properties can be found in Monroe Center, a designated historic district distin-
guished by a green and an Episcopal church dating to Thomas Jefferson’s presidency.
Monroe has seen many changes over the 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 a variety of enjoyment .
SCHOOL ACCOLADES
Masuk High School Named National Blue Ribbon by US Dept of Education
Monroe Elemnetary & Stepney named Schools of Distinction. 123 out 820 CT Schools
Fawn Hollow Elem identified as a Progressing School. In the top 40% Statewide
Masuk High School ranked 33 out of 193 schools in CT by US News and World Report
PUBLIC SCHOOLS 3 Elementary
1 Middle
1 High School
1 Private School
POPULATION 19,958
MILL RATE 34.35
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
