Low risk
No major flags detected
Affordable metro county with strong housing but limited workforce
Monroe County is a county worth evaluating for your business with low operating costs — but hiring may be competitive.
Ranks in the top quarter of Georgia counties • B nationally
What This Means For Your Business
Business Brief
Monroe County scores B (56/100) — strong in affordability & housing, with room to improve in workforce & education.
Key signals: 290.0% unemployment means a larger available labor pool, and $83K median income means high purchasing power.
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How We Scored This County
Population
28,919
Median Income
$83K
Unemployment
2.9%
Home Value
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Monroe County has a limited skilled workforce — budget for recruitment from neighboring areas.
Monroe County shows steady momentum — stable but not explosive growth.
Operating costs in Monroe County are low — more room in your budget for growth and inventory.
Monroe County is safe and livable — a strong selling point for customer-facing businesses.
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U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |Vintage: 2023 |Last refreshed: Dec 2024 |Next refresh: Dec 2025 |Source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics |Vintage: 2024 |Last refreshed: Jan 2025 |Next refresh: Feb 2025 |Source
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, GDP by County |Vintage: 2023 |Last refreshed: Dec 2024 |Next refresh: Dec 2025 |Source
CountyPulse computed metrics |Vintage: 2025 |Last refreshed: Jan 2025 |Source