Median Age
29 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 29% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
14%
Menomonie
Menomonie, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$790
Population
15,944
Renter Mix
57% Rent
A tranquil lakefront community with an energetic collegiate vibe at its core
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Located about twenty miles west of Eau Claire and sixty miles east of the Twin Cities, Menomonie is a small and secluded city built on the shores of its namesake Lake Menomin. The lake is easily the city’s most defining physical feature, with everything in town built along its perimeter. Menomonie is well-known as the home of the University of Wisconsin-Stout, which serves around 10,000 students and anchors the downtown district on the south shore of the lake. This part of town is packed with great dining and nightlife options, with hip coffeehouses, low-key diners, rowdy college bars, and classy cocktail lounges clustered together along Main, Broadway, and Crescent Streets.
Just a few blocks away, the atmosphere becomes much more tranquil, with residential neighborhoods full of affordable apartments, condos, and houses covering most of the landscape.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,833
Average: $66,247
Education
4,970
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,304
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Menomonie has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
57%
Non-Renters
43%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Menomonie, WI is $590 for a studio, $790 for one bedroom, $989 for two bedrooms, and $974 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Menomonie has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$790/month
643 Sq Ft
Condo
$995/month
610 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,548/month
1,506 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Menomonie, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
381 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
381 Students
River Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
437 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
437 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
381 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
696 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
696 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,011 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,011 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area
Military Bases
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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.