Moving to or from Monroe?
Northeast Louisiana's largest city on the Ouachita River — home to the University of Louisiana Monroe (Warhawks), Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink) corporate HQ, and the Biedenharn Museum honoring the Coca-Cola bottler who first bottled Coke in 1894.
- 45,000 City population
- 200,000 Metro area
- 1785 Founded
- Northeast Louisiana / Ouachita River Region
Why people move to Monroe.
- Being where Coca-Cola was first bottled (1894)
- University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) Warhawks
- Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink) corporate HQ
- Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
- Duck Commander (Duck Dynasty) family origin — the Robertson family is based in nearby West Monroe
- Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo
Monroe is where Coca-Cola was first bottled — Joseph Biedenharn bottled Coke in his Monroe candy store in 1894, seven years before the beverage became widely available in bottles. Previously Coca-Cola had been served only as a fountain drink. Biedenharn's innovation transformed Coca-Cola into a mass-market beverage. The Biedenharn Museum in Monroe preserves the original bottling equipment and tells the story.
Where people live in Monroe.
A quick guide to Monroe's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Downtown
Historic core with restored buildings along the Ouachita River
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Garden District
Historic upscale neighborhood with preserved mansions
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University area
Near ULM with mix of student and faculty housing
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North Monroe
Family-oriented residential with newer subdivisions
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West Monroe (separate city)
Across the Ouachita River; Duck Dynasty family's home
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Bawcomville
Unincorporated residential area
Where people spend their time in Monroe.
- Biedenharn Museum & Gardens Downtown
- Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo Central Monroe
- Masur Museum of Art Downtown
- University of Louisiana Monroe campus Central Monroe
- Chennault Aviation and Military Museum Central Monroe
- Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge North Monroe
Planning a Monroe move.
- Monroe has some of the most affordable housing in Louisiana; median prices well below state averages
- Summer heat and humidity are intense; early-morning crew scheduling preferred
- Hurricane risk is moderate (inland location protects somewhat from coastal storms)
- Louisiana has complex tax structure; homestead exemption can significantly reduce effective property taxes
Moving in Monroe: FAQ.
What's the Duck Dynasty connection?
The Robertson family of 'Duck Dynasty' reality TV fame (Phil, Willie, Si Robertson) are based in West Monroe (across the Ouachita River from Monroe). Their company Duck Commander makes duck calls, and their commercial success and A&E show brought significant regional tourism. The Duck Commander headquarters and retail store are in West Monroe.
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