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Monroe County, MI: growth, migration and housing
Monroe County has 156,004 residents, up 0.7% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 3,509 households moved in and 3,532 moved out (-23 net), while a net $7.0M of income left. Median household income is $77,335, the median home $228,900 and median rent $1,059 a month.
In Michigan: 44th of 83 counties for 5-year population growth · 55th of 83 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 15th of 83 counties for median household income · 18th of 83 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Monroe County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County, MI | 1,111 | $68.4M |
| Lucas County, OH | 618 | $36.1M |
| Washtenaw County, MI | 278 | $18.5M |
| Lenawee County, MI | 166 | $8.8M |
| Oakland County, MI | 102 | $6.4M |
| Macomb County, MI | 64 | $3.6M |
| Wood County, OH | 61 | $3.8M |
| Jackson County, MI | 29 | $1.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Monroe County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County, MI | 926 | $46.4M |
| Lucas County, OH | 662 | $35.6M |
| Washtenaw County, MI | 230 | $20.9M |
| Lenawee County, MI | 167 | $10.6M |
| Oakland County, MI | 113 | $6.4M |
| Wood County, OH | 76 | $5.9M |
| Macomb County, MI | 45 | $2.6M |
| Livingston County, MI | 37 | $3.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.