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La Crosse, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · La Crosse County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
51,791
Population
2,386/sq mi density
$53,803
Median Income
$34,356 per capita
$196,600
Home Value
$273,344 Zillow
$977
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
236
Violent Crime/100K
3,586 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,803 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$196,600 home value, $977/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$196,600
30% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$977/mo
16% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
46.1%
30% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
24,206
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$196,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$273,344
Median Sale Price
$255,000
Median List Price
$279,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.1%
Owner-Occupied
53.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$804/mo
1 Bedroom
$889/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,166/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,515/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,903/mo
Census median rent:
$977/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,105/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
38 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
32
Price Drops
28.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$157
Active Inventory
32
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
46.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $196,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,344 |
| Median Sale Price | $255,000 |
| Median List Price | $279,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $157 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $977 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,105 |
| FMR Studio | $804 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $889 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,166 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,515 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,903 |
Market
| Days on Market | 38 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 28.1% |
| Homes Sold | 32 |
| Active Inventory | 32 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $157 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 46.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 24,206 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 29.9% |