Monroe, New York
Village · Population 9,502 · #96 in New York
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About Monroe
Monroe, NY is a close-knit town located in southern New York counting 9,502 people who proudly call it home.
Monroe holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 3.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,723 residents per square mile.
📰 Monroe News Today
- Monroe mansion damaged after internet-promoted party in Orange County ABC7 New York · Jul 15
- NY governor candidate Bruce Blakeman backs PROTECT Act in Monroe County Democrat and Chronicle · Aug 17
- Walter L. Bartels Obituary (2026) - Monroe, NY - Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush Funeral Homes Inc - Monroe Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Monroe Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Sharyn L. Fulton Obituary | Smith Seaman & Quackenbush Inc | Monroe, NY Tribute Archive · Aug 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Monroe Unique
- One of 17 places in the US named Monroe — but the New York one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,502.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Monroe
- Dave's Daylight Donuts — donut (café)
- Amendola's Pizza & Pasta — pizza
- Barn Star Cafe (café)
- Bossi's Bakery & Cafe (café)
- Bourbon Street Bar & Grill
- Bubble Tea & Coffee & Spanish Food (café)
- Captain's Table
- El Mentado — mexican
- Empire Diner
- Jake's Wayback Burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Monroe
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Monroe
- GREENWOOD LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- KIRYA JOEL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL CENTR
- KIRYAS JOEL VILLAGE SCHOOL
- NORTH MAIN STREET SCHOOL
- PINE TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)9,502
Rank in state#96 of 595
Land area3.49 sq mi
Density2,723/sq mi
Coordinates41.3177, -74.1857