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Melrose, Wisconsin

village · Jackson County

At a glance

562
Population
$151,600
Median home value (all homes)
50% below U.S. median
$244,978
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$744/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$48,750
Median household income
38% below U.S. median
31 min
Average commute
77.6%
Homes with broadband
0.66%
Locations with fiber available
4.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing32% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost11% above
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates96.6%
College graduates18%

Doing business here

State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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