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Menomonie

Pop. 16,539·57th most expensive in Wisconsin·Menomonie rents have dropped 14.9%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,052/mo
Year-over-Year
-14.9%
Month-over-Month
-5.2%
vs US Median
-$913
Falling (Monthly)
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Menomonie · $1,052
More affordable than 97% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
86/100
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Rents are 18% below what Menomonie's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,052/mo
Expected by trend
$1,279/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$709
1 BR
$802
2 BR
$976
3 BR
$1,317
4 BR+
$1,498
Research median
$976/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,624/yr
At $1,052/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 14.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-14.9% YoY, -5.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Menomonie, WI is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,539
Median income
$56,889
Median age
26.1
Renters
59.6%
Age distribution
12.6%
48.9%
16.4%
14.4%
Under 1812.6%
18–3448.9%
35–5416.4%
55–647.7%
65+14.4%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
91.1%
White91.1%
Black1.1%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian2.8%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
31.6%
25%
38.7%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma31.6%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+38.7%
Housing tenure
40.4%
59.6%
Owner40.4%
Renter59.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Menomonie, WI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$950 → $1,052
up 10.7%
Income
$47,684 → $56,889
up 19.3%
Population
16,721 → 16,539
down 1.1%
Renter share
61% → 59.6%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
40.4% → 38.7%
-1.7 pts
Median age
23.9 → 26.1
+2.2 yrs

The median rent in Menomonie, WI stood at $950 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,052, reflecting a 10.7% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $47,684 to $56,889 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.3% shift. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 16,721 residents to roughly 16,539. Taken together, the five-year picture in Menomonie, WI reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Menomonie is $1,052/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $709/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $976/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $802/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,317/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($56,889/yr), Menomonie ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 14.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Menomonie an affordable city for renters?

Menomonie is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,052/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($56,889/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Menomonie falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Menomonie?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,052/mo in Menomonie. The local median household income is $56,889/yr, meaning the typical Menomonie household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Menomonie?

Rent in Menomonie has decreased 14.9% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Menomonie rent compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Menomonie is one of the more affordable cities in Wisconsin for rent, ranking #57 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,052/mo.

What percentage of Menomonie residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.6% of Menomonie households are renters, while 40.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Menomonie has a strong rental market.

How does Menomonie rent compare to the national average?

Menomonie's median rent of $1,052/mo is $913 (46%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #57 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,052/mo, rent takes ~22% of Menomonie's median household income ($56,889/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Menomonie 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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