Village, Ogle County
Gutter Cleaning in Monroe Center, IL
Updated
Monroe Center in short
- 12.9 mi
- southeast of downtown Rockford
- 1962
- median year built (county 1972)
- 47%
- of homes built before 1960 (county 34.9%)
- 160
- occupied homes, 81.3% owned
- 12.9 mi
- southeast of downtown Rockford
- 1962
- median year built (county 1972)
- 47%
- of homes built before 1960 (county 34.9%)
- 160
- occupied homes, 81.3% owned
Homes and gutters
The houses in Monroe Center, and what they mean for the gutters
The Census counts only about 160 occupied homes in Monroe Center; read the shares here as a profile, not a precise measure. Ogle County's figures sit beside them for scale.
Much of Monroe Center was built before 1960. 47% of homes were built before 1960, against 34.9% across Ogle County, and the median year built is 1962. Neighborhoods that old usually have a mature canopy over the roofs, and the leaf load in the gutters shows it each November. Older homes can also have small 2 by 3 inch downspouts or built-in box gutters, both worth a look at cleaning time.
Single-family detached houses are 87.8% of the housing here. Each has its own full run of gutters front and back, typically 150 to 200 feet by HomeGuide's count.
Monroe Center vs Ogle County
| Measure | Monroe Center | Ogle County |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | 369 | 51,495 |
| Occupied homes | 160 | 20,821 |
| Owner-occupied | 81.3% | 75.4% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1972 |
| Built before 1960 | 47% | 34.9% |
| Built 2000 or later | 4.9% | 15.5% |
| Single-family detached | 87.8% | 82.6% |
| In 2 to 4 unit buildings | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Four or more bedrooms | 29.9% | 21.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024), tables B01003, B25003, B25024, B25034, B25035 and B25041. Small-area estimates; wide margins of error.
Leaves and local rules
What happens to the leaves in Monroe Center
The village does not publish leaf or burning rules online. With fewer than 1,000 residents it falls outside Illinois EPA's town restriction, but the village can still set its own rule, so ask first.
Under every local rule sits the state one: since 1990, landscape waste can't be mixed with trash bound for a landfill and must go out in biodegradable containers (415 ILCS 5/22.22). So gutter debris in Monroe Center goes out as yard waste, into a compost pile, or away with the crew.
Coverage
Where Monroe Center sits
Monroe Center sits about 12.9 miles southeast of downtown Rockford, covering about 1.2 square miles of land. Homes in Monroe Center fall in ZIP code 61052, and the closest neighbors on this site are Monroe Township, Davis Junction, New Milford. Crews working the north and east suburbs cover it on the same routes.
About Monroe Center. Monroe Center is a village of 411 people (2020) southeast of Rockford, about 0.6 mile east of Interstate 39's Exit 111. Wikipedia
Common questions
Gutter questions, Monroe Center
How much does gutter cleaning cost in Monroe Center?
About $100 to $180 for a one-story home and $150 to $275 for two stories by Housecall Pro's 2026 guide, with downspout flushing at $25 to $75 each. Angi's per-foot range is $0.95 to $2.25 depending on height.
Do you serve Monroe Center?
Yes. Monroe Center sits about 12.9 miles southeast of downtown Rockford, inside the 16-mile radius this site covers, including ZIP 61052.
How old are the homes in Monroe Center?
The median home was built in 1962; 47% were built before 1960 and 4.9% in 2000 or later (Census ACS 2020-2024).
When should I get my gutters cleaned in Monroe Center?
Mid to late November after the leaves are down, and late May or early June after maple seeds drop. NOAA's normals for the Rockford airport put the average November low at 30.5 degrees and June rain at 5.23 inches.
Gutters full in Monroe Center?
Tell us the address, how tall the house is and what you need. A local crew that covers Monroe Center calls back with a price before anything is booked.