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Melrose, WI

Melrose, WI.

Population: 2,259 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$261,164
1-year appreciation
+9.3%
3-year appreciation
+18.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.4%
10-year appreciation
+81.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$264,953
House Price Index
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, hail, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.3°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
40.3°F
Annual precipitation
39.2 in
Annual snowfall
46.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
253
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Amenities

Nearest airport
Black River Falls Area Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-75 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Median annual property tax
$2,903
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
38.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,559
Average weekly wage
$942
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
51

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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