The Town FilesMenasha, Wisconsin
City in Winnebago County · population 18,268 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $191,800
- Household income
- $64,698
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 37.6
Menasha is a city of 18,268 people in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $191,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more walkable than 99% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 97% of Wisconsin towns, hipper than 94% of Wisconsin towns.
How Menasha ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Menasha is worth $191,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $64,698, which is more affordable than 62% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $903 a month. 64.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Menasha | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,800 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $903 | $951 |
| Median household income | $64,698 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 64.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Menasha
| People | Menasha | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.1% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.6% | — |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 21.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 89.1% |
Weather in Menasha
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 10.0°F. About 33.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.4 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 157 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Menasha since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 27, 1984 about 5.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 122 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 134 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on September 7, 2021.
Severe weather in Winnebago County since 1996
Winnebago County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Tornado | DR-4949: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Winnebago County
Winnebago County had 93,556 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,380 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Menasha itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Menasha
8 public schools with 3,178 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menasha High | 9-12 | 1,017 | 15.4 |
| Maplewood Middle | 6-8 | 656 | 11.7 |
| Clovis Grove Elementary | PK-5 | 457 | 11.4 |
| Butte des Morts Elementary | PK-5 | 359 | 10.3 |
| Gegan Elementary | PK-5 | 285 | 11.4 |
| Banta Bilingual Elementary | K-5 | 173 | 11.5 |
| Jefferson Elementary | PK-3 | 152 | 8.9 |
| Fox Valley Virtual School (charter) | PK-8 | 79 | 8.8 |
Towns near Menasha
- Fox Crossing, WI2.7 mi · 18,974 people · home $248,100
- Neenah, WI4.2 mi · 27,319 people · home $210,700
- Appleton, WI5.0 mi · 75,644 people · home $231,400
- Grand Chute, WI5.8 mi · 23,831 people · home $294,700
- Kimberly, WI5.8 mi · 7,320 people · home $228,100
- Harrison, WI6.7 mi · 12,418 people · home $348,500
- Combined Locks, WI7.0 mi · 3,634 people · home $246,000
- Little Chute, WI7.6 mi · 11,619 people · home $245,800
Menasha questions
Is Menasha, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Menasha scores better for retirees than 1% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 1%. 14.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Menasha?
The median owner-occupied home in Menasha is valued at $191,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,698, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $903 a month.
What is the weather like in Menasha?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 10.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.1 inches of precipitation a year and 49.4 inches of snow.
Does Menasha get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Menasha since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 27, 1984. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)