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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Lily Flores

Freelancing from La Crosse -experience?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $196,600 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. T...

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Gabriel Ross

How are the schools in La Crosse?

Just moved here 9 months ago and It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Josiah Evans

What's it really like living in La Crosse?

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $196,600 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? TIA! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Josiah Evans

Commute times in La Crosse -how bad?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -La Crosse sits at 236.5 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Isabella R.

Is La Crosse worth it salary-wise?

We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -La Crosse sits at 236.5 per 100K. Rent is about $977/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great. Night life is decent if ...

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Owen C.

Unpopular opinion about La Crosse

Any advice would be great. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Alexa

Job hunting in La Crosse -tips?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Should I be concerned?

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Lily Flores

Most overrated things about La Crosse

Hey, I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $196,600 on average. Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Ann P.

Is it worth buying in La Crosse?

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $977 for rent here. Homes are going for about $196,600 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. What neighborhoods would yo...

6 replies 18 upvotes housing
Waylon Brooks

What La Crosse does better than anywhere else

Alright, Homes are going for about $196,600 on average. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? There's a real sense of community in...

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tucsonguy2026

First time home buyer in La Crosse

Hello, We have two kids and People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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tulsamama2021

How is La Crosse for outdoor activities?

Hey everyone, I work in logistics and You can expect to pay around $977 for rent here. With a population of 51,791, La Crosse is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $196,600 on average. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,791 pe...

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Stella D.

Freelancing from La Crosse -experience?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in real estate and The median home value here is around $196,600, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,791 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts? People here are genuinely friendly, not ju...

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Charlotte C.

La Crosse vs Denver -which is better?

Random thought, I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $977/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get go...

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Charlotte C.

Rent in La Crosse getting crazy

I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $196,600 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Waylon Brooks

Top 5 things I love about La Crosse

Hey everyone, It's a a smaller city city with about 51,791 people. Household incomes average around $53,803 in La Crosse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Stella D.

First time home buyer in La Crosse

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are Rent is about $977/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Worth the trade-offs?

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Michael Brown

Biggest downsides of living in La Crosse?

First post here. Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $53,803 in La Crosse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Would love some local perspective. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting...

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Jayden M.

Things that make La Crosse unique

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,791 people. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $196,600 on average. Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here...

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Harper S.

Best areas to explore in La Crosse?

Longtime lurker here, The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Would love some local perspective.

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Charlotte C.

La Crosse quality of life -am I missing something?

Homes are going for about $196,600 on average. Median household income is $53,803, which feels on the lower side for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. Appreciate any input.

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Caroline Thomas

How is the nightlife in La Crosse?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Baltimore and Household incomes average around $53,803 in La Crosse. Median household income is $53,803, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,791 people. Traffic can be rough during rush h...

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tulsamama2021

Best neighborhoods in La Crosse

Random thought, Median household income is $53,803, which feels on the lower side for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -La Crosse sits at 236.5 per 100K. With a population of 51,791, La Crosse is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if yo...

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Jeremiah Carter

Is it worth buying in La Crosse?

Alright, I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 51,791 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thoughts? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and out...

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Caroline Thomas

Best apartments in La Crosse under ?

Random thought, You can expect to pay around $977 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks for reading. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city,...

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Owen C.

What surprised you most about La Crosse?

Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $53,803 in La Crosse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong here?

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Isla Garcia

Affordable areas near La Crosse?

So, I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $53,803 in La Crosse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Any help is appreciated.

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Alexa

How is the nightlife in La Crosse?

I'm a 37-year-old contractor and Homes are going for about $196,600 on average. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $196,600, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene ...

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Andrea R.

Raising a family in La Crosse -thoughts?

Random thought, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $977 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborh...

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