What are the schools like in Menominee, MI?

Menominee is served primarily by Menominee Area Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in Menominee?

The median household income in Menominee, MI is $46,821 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Menominee, MI?

Menominee has an average high temperature of 26.1°F in January and 79.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.8 inches.

Menominee, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Menominee, MI affordable or expensive?

Menominee's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Menominee is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $93,500 and the median rent is $702 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Menominee, MI?

Menominee has a violent crime rate of 418.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 972.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Menominee, MI a Good Place to Live?

Menominee is a small town of 8,429 in Michigan, with a median household income of $46,821 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Menominee stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Menominee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Menominee city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.7

Menominee's overall cost of living index is 89.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Menominee costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Menominee, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$93,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$702	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,821	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Menominee's violent crime rate is 418.6 per 100,000 residents — 10% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

418.6 /100k

Property Crime

972.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Menominee is served primarily by Menominee Area Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Menominee, MI	National Avg
School District	Menominee Area Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Menominee sees average highs of 26.1°F in January and 79.6°F in July, with 33.1 inches of annual precipitation and 43.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Menominee, MI
Average High — January	26.1°F
Average High — July	79.6°F
Annual Precipitation	33.1"
Annual Snowfall	43.8"

Demographics

Metric	Menominee, MI	National Avg
Population	8,429	—
Median Age	49.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.1%	22.2%
65 and over	24.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Marinette, WI 2 mi Peshtigo, WI 7 mi Egg Harbor, WI 16 mi Little Sturgeon, WI 19 mi Oconto, WI 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Menominee

Menominee, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49858

Menominee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Menominee, MI affordable or expensive?

Menominee's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Menominee roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $93,500 and median rent is $702/month.

What is the crime rate in Menominee, MI?

Menominee's violent crime rate is 418.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 972.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Menominee?

Public schools in Menominee are operated by Menominee Area Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Menominee, MI a good place to live?

Menominee, MI has a population of 8,429, a median household income of $46,821, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Menominee?

Menominee averages 26.1°F in January and 79.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.1 inches with about 43.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Menominee?

Menominee, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49858.

What is the population of Menominee?

The population of Menominee, Michigan is 8,429 with a median age of 49.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Menominee?

Key numbers for living in Menominee: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $93,500, median household income $46,821, crime index 85 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Menominee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.