Living in Menasha, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Menasha · Census data 2020–2024
Menasha has 18,273 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $64,698 (17% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $191,800, the median rent is $903/month.
Menasha at a glance
- Population
- 18,273
- Median age
- 37.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $64,698State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $191,800State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $903/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 64.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Menasha a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 12%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Menasha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Menasha the median home value is $191,800, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $903 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,438 a month in housing costs.
Menasha median household income
The median household income in Menasha is $64,698 and the income per person is $36,055. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Menasha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,518
- Owner-occupied
- 64.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.7%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.24
Menasha demographics
- Population
- 18,273
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 8,123
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Menasha ›
Education in Menasha
25.8% of adults 25 and older in Menasha have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Menasha
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Menasha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menasha | 18,273 | $64,698 | $191,800 | $903 |
| Fox Crossing | 19,131 | $79,187 | $248,100 | $1,009 |
| Neenah | 27,336 | $75,374 | $210,700 | $1,006 |
| Appleton | 75,023 | $80,483 | $231,400 | $1,030 |
| Kimberly | 7,447 | $70,451 | $228,100 | $1,161 |
| Harrison | 13,658 | $121,504 | $348,500 | $1,422 |
| Combined Locks | 3,622 | $93,490 | $246,000 | — |
| Little Chute | 11,754 | $87,538 | $245,800 | $1,150 |
| Greenville | 12,987 | $117,977 | $357,400 | $1,214 |
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What is the median household income in Menasha, WI?
The median household income in Menasha is $64,698, 17% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Menasha?
The median home value in Menasha is $191,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Menasha?
The median gross rent in Menasha is $903 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Menasha, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 12%.
What is the median age in Menasha?
The median age in Menasha is 37.6 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Menasha?
The average commute to work in Menasha is 22 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Menasha?
The unemployment rate in Menasha is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Menasha?
25.8% of adults in Menasha have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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