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City · 16,539 residents · Dunn County, Wisconsin

Menomonie , Wisconsin

In Menomonie, a typical home is worth $220,800 and typical rent is $970 a month. Compared with all of Dunn County, typical household income is 24% lower, the typical home value is 9% lower, and the share of households that own their home is 27 points lower.

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  • Typical home value

    $220,800

    9% below the county

    17% below Wisconsin

    • Menomonie
    • Dunn
    • Wisconsin

  • Typical rent

    $970a month

    About the same as the county

    11% below Wisconsin

    • Menomonie
    • Dunn
    • Wisconsin

  • Typical household income

    $56,889a year

    24% below the county

    27% below Wisconsin

    • Menomonie
    • Dunn
    • Wisconsin

  • Households that own their home

    40%

    27 points below the county

    27 points below Wisconsin

    • Menomonie
    • Dunn
    • Wisconsin

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

Market now, with Zillow data

Zillow data
Typical home value
$308,521
3.4% more than 12 months ago
Typical rent
$1,359 a month
2.1% more than 12 months ago

From Zillow (ZHVI/ZORI), September 2026. The Census figures above are 5-year averages (2020–2024).

Menomonie is in Dunn County. The FHA loan limit ($541,287 for a one-unit home), the fair market rents and the help on this page are those of all of Dunn County. See the county

Data updated: October 1, 2026 11 official sources

Only here

What sets Menomonie apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

  1. 40% of households in Menomonie own their home, against 67% in Dunn County.

  2. The typical household income in Menomonie is $56,889, 24% less than in Dunn County as a whole ($74,824).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).

The homes here

Housing in Menomonie

What homes there are in Menomonie, what they cost, how that changed and how people live, from Census figures (2020–2024).

What homes there are

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Kind of home

In Menomonie there is a bit of everything: no kind of home reaches half. The most common are detached houses (40%); in Dunn County, 65%.

Year built

By age, homes in Menomonie look like those in Dunn County: the typical year built is 1985.

There are fewer big homes in Menomonie than in Dunn County: 49% have 3 bedrooms or more, against 64%.

All homes, occupied or empty. A figure the Census cannot measure precisely enough here is not shown.

Census tables: B25024, B25034, B25035, B25041

What it costs here

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Value of owner-occupied homes

With an FHA limit of $541,287, at least 97% of owner-occupied homes in Menomonie sit below it: they are worth less than $500,000.

Monthly rent with utilities

Measured against HUD's 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,042), about 56% of rented homes in Menomonie cost less.

With a mortgage

$1,441 a month

Dunn County: $1,572 a month

Without a mortgage

$718 a month

Dunn County: $655 a month

Owners with a mortgage

61%

Dunn County: 62%

Owning costs less in Menomonie: with a mortgage, the typical cost is $1,441 a month; in Dunn County, $1,572. Without one, $718.

Value: what owners think their home is worth. Rent: rent plus utilities, for homes of every size. The FHA limit is the most an FHA loan (Federal Housing Administration) lends for a one-unit home; the fair market rent (FMR) is the one HUD uses for housing vouchers.

Census tables: B25075, B25063, B25088, B25081

How it changed

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2015–2019 and 2020–2024

Change since 2015–2019

Since 2015–2019, homes in Menomonie gained value faster than in Dunn County: 52% against 47%.

Since 2015–2019, the typical rent in Menomonie rose 27%, more than in Dunn County (24%).

While home values in Menomonie changed +52% and rent +27%, the typical household income rose 29%.

Change between two 5-year periods that do not overlap, in each period's dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

Census tables: B25077, B25064, B19013

How people live

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

MeasureMenomonieDunn CountyWisconsinUnited States
Rental vacancy Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate4.5%5.5%
Homeowner vacancy Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate0.5%0.9%
More than one person per room Unreliable estimate1.5%1.7%3.4%
People per household 2.152.432.332.53
Drive alone 72%76%74%69%
Carpool 6%7%7%9%
Public transit Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate1%3%
Walk or bike 13%6%3%3%
Work from home 8%10%13%15%
Other means Unreliable estimate1%1%2%
Typical commute 10 to 19 minutesUnreliable estimate10 to 19 minutes20 to 29 minutes

Households in Menomonie are smaller: 2.15 people on average; in Dunn County, 2.43.

In Menomonie, 13% of workers walk or bike to work; in Dunn County, 6%.

Vacancy: empty homes offered for rent or for sale. Rooms: every room in the home, not only bedrooms. Commute: the minute range of the typical worker.

Census tables: B25004, B25003, B25014, B25010, B08301, B08303

Do the math

What would you pay each month for a home in Menomonie?

A typical home costs more than the typical income allows

We start with a typical home in Menomonie, worth $220,800, an FHA loan with 3.5% down and the latest average rate (7.18%). That payment would take 41% of the typical household income in Menomonie, which is $56,889 a year. For that payment to be 28% of income, a household would need to earn about $84,004 a year.

The calculator's FHA and conventional loan limits are those of all of Dunn County.

Your numbers

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Starts at the typical home value in Menomonie. Change it to the price you have in mind.

Loan type
Your credit score

Your score changes which loans apply and FHA's minimum down payment. Your real rate also depends on your credit.

Down payment
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That is $7,728 (3.5% of the price). The usual minimum for this loan is 3.5%.

This week's average ± a quarter or half point.

Term

National average as of November 5, 2026 (Freddie Mac); your rate may be different.

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Estimated monthly payment

Local data

$1,960

at 7.18% · 30 years

Loan amount
$216,801
Total interest
$311,925
Paid off in
November 2056

Includes $3,729 FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium.

Does it fit the income?

  • Comfortable

    up to $1,327 a month

  • Tight

    $1,327 to $1,707 a month

  • Hard

    more than $1,707 a month

    Your payment · 41%

Compared with the typical household income in Menomonie ($56,889 a year). Reference: HUD calls paying more than 30% of income for housing a cost burden.

Show the result as
per month$1,960
Principal & interest$1,469
Property tax$302
Home insurance$92
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)$98

You need at least $7,728 for the down payment, plus closing costs.

Next step

This is an estimate to give you an idea, not a loan offer. Your real payment depends on your rate, your credit, and the insurance and taxes on the home you buy.

The city and its county

Menomonie and Dunn County

Menomonie is in Dunn County, Wisconsin. The U.S. Census Bureau publishes its own numbers for the city: home values, rent, household income, how many households own their home and the property tax. They are American Community Survey estimates (average 2020–2024).

Menomonie's own numbers

Typical home value
$220,800
Typical monthly rent
$970
Typical yearly household income
$56,889
Households that own their home
40%
Effective property tax rate
1.64%

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (average 2020–2024).

Numbers for all of Dunn County

FHA limit, one-unit home
$541,287
Conventional limit, one unit
$832,750
HUD fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,042
Price change over 5 years (FHFA)
+62%
Homes in a high flood-risk zone
1.6%

HUD, FHFA and FEMA don't publish these numbers by city.

Other numbers are not published by city, only for the whole county: FHA and conventional loan limits, HUD’s fair market rents, FHFA’s price index and FEMA’s flood data. On this page, those numbers always say they are for all of Dunn County.

Everything about Dunn County

Buying

Buying a home in Menomonie

A typical home in Menomonie is worth $220,800: 9% below the county and 17% below Wisconsin. With the typical household income in Menomonie ($56,889 a year), a typical home costs 3.9 times what the household earns in a year.

Years of income to pay for a typical home

The typical home value divided by the typical household income for one year. The lower it is, the less buying weighs.

  • Menomonie 3.9 years
  • Dunn 3.3 years
  • Wisconsin 3.4 years
  • United States 4.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

How prices have changed in Dunn County

According to FHFA’s house price index, home prices in Dunn County rose 104% in the 10 years through 2025.

FHFA does not publish this index by city: these are the numbers for all of Dunn County.

Period County Wisconsin U.S.
Last year (2025) +4.9% +5.4% +2.9%
5 years (2020–2025) +62% +57% +47%
10 years (2015–2025) +104% +96% +85%

The index follows the price of the same homes over time (sales and appraisals with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans). It is not the average price of a home. FHFA considers its annual county indexes experimental. Source: FHFA, 2025 data

Menomonie next to Dunn County, Wisconsin and the U.S.

Three numbers side by side. “Typical” means the median: half are above it and half below.

Typical home value
  • Menomonie $220,800
  • Dunn $243,200
  • Wisconsin $266,500
  • United States $332,700
Typical monthly rent
  • Menomonie $970
  • Dunn $985
  • Wisconsin $1,087
  • United States $1,413
Typical yearly household income
  • Menomonie $56,889
  • Dunn $74,824
  • Wisconsin $77,485
  • United States $80,734
See the full table
Menomonie next to Dunn County and Wisconsin
Measure Menomonie Dunn County Wisconsin U.S.
Typical home value $220,800 $243,200 $266,500 $332,700
Typical monthly rent $970 $985 $1,087 $1,413
Typical yearly household income $56,889 $74,824 $77,485 $80,734
Households that own their home 40% 67% 68% 65%
Typical yearly property tax $3,616 $3,380 $3,792 $3,119
Effective property tax rate 1.64% 1.39% 1.42% 0.94%
Renters with high rent for their income 41% 39% 44% 51%

“Typical” means the median: half are above and half are below. ▲ and ▼ say whether the city is above or below Dunn County. “High rent” is the Census measure: renter households that pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

Four ways to pay for a typical home in Menomonie

For a typical $220,800 home in Menomonie, at Freddie Mac's average rate (7.18% as of November 5, 2026) over 30 years. The monthly payment adds principal and interest, Menomonie's typical property tax, an example home insurance and mortgage insurance when it applies.

  • FHA, 3.5% down $1,960a month

    Least cash to close
    Down payment
    $7,728
    Cash to close
    $14,352
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    FHA MIP · $98

  • Conventional, 5% down $1,920a month

    Down payment
    $11,040
    Cash to close
    $17,664
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    PMI · $105

  • Conventional, 20% down, no PMI $1,590a month

    Down payment
    $44,160
    Cash to close
    $50,784
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

  • ITIN, 15% down (example) $1,795a month

    Down payment
    $33,120
    Cash to close
    $39,744
    Rate
    8.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

The option that asks for the least cash to close is FHA, 3.5% down.

  • Cash to close = down payment plus 3% of the price in closing costs (example).
  • Minimum score: FHA requires 580 or higher for the minimum down payment (HUD Handbook 4000.1). * Fannie Mae requires 620 when a loan is underwritten by hand; its automated system has no fixed minimum.
  • The ITIN row is an example with a rate 1 percentage point higher: ITIN loans follow no federal rule and each lender sets its own down payment and rate. Nothing in this table promises an approval.

How much house can I afford? Estimate closing costs

Taxes and floods

Two costs that change from place to place

Property tax and flood insurance raise or lower what you pay each month. Here are the numbers for Menomonie and for Dunn County.

Property tax

Effective rate in Menomonie

1.64%of the home’s value each year

$3,616 a year for the typical owner in Menomonie.

  • Menomonie 1.64%
  • Dunn 1.39%
  • Wisconsin 1.42%

What Wisconsin publishes Lottery and Gaming Credit for your primary residence (Wisconsin Department of Revenue)

Exemptions and deadlines in Wisconsin

Flood risk in Dunn County

FEMA does not publish these numbers by city: they are for all of Dunn County.

Homes in the high-risk zone
1.6%
232
Of those, with NFIP insurance
19%
County Wisconsin U.S.
Homes in the high-risk zone 1.6% 1.4% 3.5%
Of those, with NFIP insurance 19% 19% 48%

Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage.

Look up your address on FEMA’s map

Renting

Renting in Menomonie

Typical rent in Menomonie is $970 a month: about the same as the county. In Menomonie, 41% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

HUD publishes a fair market rent for all of Dunn County, by unit size. To pay the 2-bedroom one ($1,042 a month) without spending more than 30% of your income, you would need to earn $20.04 an hour working full time.

HUD fair market rent for all of Dunn County

What you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income, working full time.

Size Fair rent a month Hourly wage Yearly income
Studio $815 $15.67 $32,600
1 bedroom $820 $15.77 $32,800
2 bedrooms $1,042 $20.04 $41,680
3 bedrooms $1,407 $27.06 $56,280
4 bedrooms $1,742 $33.50 $69,680

Includes basic utilities. It isn't the lowest or highest rent: it's a reference point. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

By ZIP code

Fair market rent by ZIP code in Menomonie

HUD also publishes a fair market rent for each ZIP code (Small Area FMR, fiscal year 2027). Menomonie is in ZIP code 54751.

For 2 bedrooms it is $1,540: $498 more than the fair market rent for Dunn County ($1,042).

  • 54751 $1,540$2,040

1 of these ZIP codes crosses the city line: HUD sets the rent by ZIP code, not by city. A ZIP code counts for Menomonie when at least 50% of its land is inside the city or it covers at least 15% of the city (Census 2020 boundaries). Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Source: Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file Data from 2020 data Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file

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Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Menomonie

HUD lists 9 buildings with rents for lower incomes in Menomonie. These are the largest.

  • Tri City Housing 305 Galloway Ct, Menomonie 54751 72 low-income homes · For families (715) 286-5003
  • Menomonie Homes 1308 15th Ave E, Menomonie 54751 69 low-income homes · Run by Menomonie Housing Authority · Average payment: $644 a month · Average wait: 3 months · Homes at several sites (715) 235-0656
  • University Village 2110 5th St E, Menomonie 54751 64 low-income homes · For families (715) 834-2691
  • Hosford Rich Apts 1202 10th St E, Menomonie 54751 54 homes, 53 low-income · Run by Menomonie Housing Authority · Average payment: $438 a month · Average wait: 13 months (715) 235-0656
  • Dancing Oaks 934 Dancing Oaks Cir, Menomonie 54751 36 homes, 35 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 2006 · For older adults

See all 12 buildings in Dunn County Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026

Free help

Help to buy or rent in Menomonie

You do not have to do this alone. A HUD-approved housing counseling agency helps for free or at low cost: getting ready to buy, understanding your credit, or solving a problem with your rent.

We found no HUD-approved agencies with an office in Dunn County. The nearest ones are below; many serve by phone or online.

A pregnant woman reads paperwork on the sofa while the grandmother plays with the girl on the floor.

HUD counseling is free or low-cost

Assistance programs in Menomonie

No down payment, repair or rent-help program on our list is for Menomonie or Dunn County. The ones below are statewide in Wisconsin: they work in Menomonie the same as in the rest of the state.

Which programs do I qualify for? All programs in Wisconsin

  • WHEDA Easy Close Advantage DPA

    Statewide in Wisconsin

    Wisconsin state agency second mortgage for the down payment: up to 6% of the price, over 10 years with a monthly payment and the same rate as the WHEDA first mortgage. Offered by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA).

    Repayable

    See the program Official page

  • WHEDA Capital Access DPA

    Statewide in Wisconsin

    Limited funds remain, per the source

    $7,500 loan from the Wisconsin state agency for the down payment and closing costs, over 30 years, at 0% and with no monthly payments, alongside a WHEDA mortgage; limited funds, first come, first served. Offered by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA).

    Deferred

    See the program Official page

Housing counselors near Menomonie

The HUD-approved agencies closest to the center of Menomonie, in a straight line, nearest first. If one says it serves in Spanish, its card says so.

  • Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council Inc

    1 Better Way, Eau Claire · 22 miles away · Spanish

    Also serves in American Sign Language (ASL) and Hmong.

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Homelessness services
    • and 2 more
    (715) 836-7511

  • First Nations Community Financial

    206 S Roosevelt Rd Ste 123, Black River Falls · 67 miles away

    • Budget and financial counseling
    • Workshops for new owners
    • and 3 more
    (715) 284-2470

  • CCCS of Sheboygan

    505 King Street, Suite 212, La Crosse · 81 miles away

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 4 more
    (844) 307-7220

All counseling agencies in Wisconsin

Help in Spanish near Menomonie

1 of the 3 agencies on this list says it serves in Spanish.

Ask for service in Spanish

When you call, say “Spanish, please” or ask if someone speaks Spanish. If not, ask whether they offer an interpreter.

Housing authorities of Menomonie

HUD’s record names them for Menomonie or Dunn County. They run public housing or Section 8 vouchers. Ask whether their waiting list is open.

All housing agencies in Wisconsin Source: HUD

Cities

Nearby cities

The cities closest to Menomonie, with the typical home value.

Everything about Dunn County Housing in Wisconsin

Neighboring counties

If Dunn County is out of reach, look next door. Each number is that county's own.

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Guides for your next step

Short explanations, in plain language and with official sources, for buying or renting in Menomonie.

All guides
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Questions

Housing questions about Menomonie

Short answers with the numbers for Menomonie and all of Dunn County. If your case is different, a HUD-approved counseling agency can guide you for free or at low cost.

How much does a typical home cost in Menomonie?

The typical home value in Menomonie is $220,800, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (average 2020–2024). For comparison, in Dunn County it is $243,200.

How much does it cost to rent in Menomonie?

Typical rent in Menomonie is $970 a month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. HUD’s fair market rent for 2 bedrooms in Dunn County is $1,042.

What is the FHA loan limit in Menomonie?

Menomonie uses the FHA limit for all of Dunn County (2026): $541,287 for a one-unit home and $1,041,125 for a four-unit home.

How much property tax do owners pay in Menomonie?

The typical homeowner in Menomonie pays $3,616 a year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is 1.64% of the home’s value; in Dunn County, the rate is 1.39%.

Where can I find free help to buy or rent in Menomonie?

We found no HUD-approved counseling agencies with an office in Dunn County; the nearest ones are on this page. They can help you get ready to buy, with your credit, or with rent.

Sources: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (Average 2020–2024); FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (2026 data); Conforming loan limits (FHFA) (2026 data); Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file (2020 data); HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Public Housing Agencies (HUD) (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) (As of November 5, 2026); FHFA House Price Index (HPI) (2025 data); Homes with flood insurance (NFIP, FEMA) (As of August 3, 2026).