Although the greater town has more than 8,000 residents, historic Snohomish is pleasantly walkable, its commercial district packed into a handful of blocks along the Snohomish River, and its residential district located just up the hill.
Between 1910 and 1980, the population of Monroe experienced little change. The completion of SR2 and SR 522 linked Monroe to the metropolitan areas of Everett and Seattle. Like its first decade, Monroe is now experiencing a second period of rapid growth. Like those early residents, people are drawn to Monroe because of its economic opportunities, natural beauty, "small town" atmosphere
