All Countries
Mellen, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ashland County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
538
Population
286/sq mi density
$40,125
Median Income
$28,291 per capita
$78,700
Home Value
$133,029 Zillow
$608
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
382
Violent Crime/100K
4,453 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$40,125 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,700 home value, $608/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
382 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$78,700
72% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$608/mo
48% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
75.7%
16% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
365
Median year built: 1949
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$78,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$133,029
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
75.7%
Owner-Occupied
24.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$797/mo
1 Bedroom
$872/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,097/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,405/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,572/mo
Census median rent:
$608/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1949
Average age of housing stock: 77 years
Homeownership Rate
75.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $78,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $133,029 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $608 |
| FMR Studio | $797 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $872 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,097 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,405 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,572 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 75.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 365 |
| Median Year Built | 1949 |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |