Living in Menomonie, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Menomonie · Census data 2020–2024
Menomonie has 16,539 residents with a median age of 26.1. The median household income is $56,889 (27% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $220,800, the median rent is $970/month.
Menomonie at a glance
- Population
- 16,539
- Median age
- 26.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $56,889State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $220,800State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $970/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 40.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Menomonie a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Menomonie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Menomonie the median home value is $220,800, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $970 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,441 a month in housing costs.
Menomonie median household income
The median household income in Menomonie is $56,889 and the income per person is $32,639. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Menomonie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,740
- Owner-occupied
- 40.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.6%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.15
Menomonie demographics
- Population
- 16,539
- Median age
- 26.1
- Under 18
- 12.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 6,254
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Menomonie ›
Education in Menomonie
38.7% of adults 25 and older in Menomonie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 14.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Menomonie
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 12.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Menomonie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonie | 16,539 | $56,889 | $220,800 | $970 |
| Tainter Lake | 2,609 | $105,781 | $299,800 | $1,069 |
| Downsville | 305 | $86,875 | $200,000 | — |
| Knapp | 532 | $66,250 | $118,800 | $980 |
| Wheeler | 316 | $83,750 | $150,700 | $780 |
| Elk Mound | 1,096 | $66,875 | $150,000 | $1,050 |
| Colfax | 1,370 | $61,762 | $173,500 | $698 |
| Boyceville | 1,083 | $59,464 | $163,700 | $840 |
| Wilson | 200 | $88,750 | $216,700 | $1,667 |
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What is the median household income in Menomonie, WI?
The median household income in Menomonie is $56,889, 27% 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 Menomonie?
The median home value in Menomonie is $220,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Menomonie?
The median gross rent in Menomonie is $970 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Menomonie, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
What is the median age in Menomonie?
The median age in Menomonie is 26.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Menomonie?
The average commute to work in Menomonie is 17 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Menomonie?
The unemployment rate in Menomonie is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Menomonie?
38.7% of adults in Menomonie 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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