Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Menasha
Menasha, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,063
Population
18,604
Renter Mix
34% Rent
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Sitting where the Fox River meets Lake Winnebago, Menasha earns its name — the Menominee word for "little island" — and that waterfront identity runs through everything the city does. Trails wind past Heckrodt Wetland Reserve, kayakers push out onto Little Lake Butte des Morts, and the downtown strip keeps things lively with local restaurants and shops worth exploring on foot. The University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley anchors an academic energy here, while easy access to Highway 41 puts Appleton and Green Bay well within reach for work or weekend adventures.
The rental landscape in Menasha spans cozy single-story units and spacious multi-bedroom layouts inside well-established apartment communities, giving renters solid options whether they want something close to the waterfront or tucked into a quieter residential pocket. Doty Island, shared with neighboring Neenah, adds a genuinely distinct setting for those who want to feel a little removed from the bustle without actually going far. Menasha's roots as a 19th-century paper production hub left behind a sturdy, character-rich built environment that makes even an ordinary afternoon walk feel grounded in something real.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,899
Average: $77,222
Education
3,679
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,157
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Menasha has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Menasha, WI is $517 for a studio, $1,062 for one bedroom, $1,204 for two bedrooms, and $1,374 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Menasha has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,062/month
748 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Menasha, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
165 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
482 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
269 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
336 Students
Public
Grades K-5
65 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
725 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
966 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
- Weis Earth Science Museum
- Barlow Planetarium
- The Building for Kids
- Colony Oaks Park
Airports
- Appleton International
- Green Bay/Austin Straubel International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.