City Town Info

Melrose, WI


  • Overview
  • Almanac
  • People
  • Local
  • Schools
  • Comments

Melrose, Wisconsin

Melrose, Wisconsin, in Jackson county, is 25 miles NE of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 117 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. About 529 people people live in Melrose.

The People and Families of Melrose

In Melrose, about 59% of adults are married.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Melrose nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Melrose had a median family income of $45,938. Not many of the people of Melrose are below middle class. The village does not have a large underclass. As it happens, more people than usual in Melrose are able to work from their homes.

Melrose Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Melrose, about 78% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the village were built is earlier than in most places. Melrose isn't one of those high-end villages with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Melrose, 78% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Melrose strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Melrose Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Melrose People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Melrose Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Melrose Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Melrose, WI

Comparing Melrose to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Senior Citizens99
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women85
Age of the Population78
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Property Taxes410
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
Housing Recently Built21
You are visiting:
All StatesWisconsin > Melrose

Help Disaster Victims Worldwide

career story promo - ARC A few minutes of your time could make $20 for the American Red Cross.

  • Fill out a simple survey about your full-time job and career
  • CityTownInfo will donate $20 for each properly completed survey
  • No personal contact info required
  • An easy way to help disaster victims around the world
  • Help others interested in your career
Read our rules and guidelines and get started now!

Additional Resources


Large City Map

Info for Melrose Government Officials

Are you an official in the Melrose government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Melrose. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.


Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

1