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La Crosse-Onalaska Metro Area

WI · 28 cities · 118,864 population

118,864 Total Population
28 Cities & Towns
$68,287 Avg Income
$188,586 Avg Home Value
$829 Avg Rent
24.1% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in La Crosse-Onalaska Metro

La Crosse, WI

Pop 51,791
Income $53,803
Home $196,600

Onalaska, WI

Pop 18,909
Income $84,898
Home $279,100

Holmen, WI

Pop 11,027
Income $77,083
Home $262,600

West Salem, WI

Pop 5,268
Income $90,991
Home $269,300

La Crescent, MN

Pop 5,266
Income $82,109
Home $244,500

Viroqua, WI

Pop 4,469
Income $66,039
Home $207,200

French Island, WI

Pop 4,235
Income $59,462
Home $198,200

Caledonia, MN

Pop 2,825
Income $69,792
Home $148,500

Westby, WI

Pop 2,380
Income $70,182
Home $165,000

Brice Prairie, WI

Pop 1,858
Income $90,795
Home $279,700

Cashton, WI

Pop 1,243
Income $68,594
Home $145,400

Spring Grove, MN

Pop 1,223
Income $60,221
Home $148,200

The La Crosse-Onalaska metropolitan area is the 270th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 118,864 spread across 28 cities and towns in WI. Anchored by La Crosse, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the La Crosse-Onalaska metro area earn an average household income of $68,287, while the average home value sits at $188,586. Renters in the area pay an average of $829 per month, making the cost of living relatively affordable compared to the national average. About 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's growing workforce.

The La Crosse-Onalaska metro reports an average violent crime rate of 125.1 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 1,584.1 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 46.7°F, with cooler temperatures throughout the year. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 6.5%, indicating strong economic conditions.

With 28 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the La Crosse-Onalaska metro area offers a wide variety of living options. Despite its more compact size, the metro area provides a range of communities with their own unique character and appeal. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature46.7°F
Avg January Temp17.2°F
Avg July Temp72.3°F
Avg Annual Precipitation37.4"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate125.1 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate1584.1 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate2.5%
Avg Poverty Rate6.5%
Avg Median Age41.9

All 28 Cities in La Crosse-Onalaska Metro Area

1 La Crosse WI 51,791
2 Onalaska WI 18,909
3 Holmen WI 11,027
4 West Salem WI 5,268
5 La Crescent MN 5,266
6 Viroqua WI 4,469
7 French Island WI 4,235
8 Caledonia MN 2,825
9 Westby WI 2,380
10 Brice Prairie WI 1,858
11 Cashton WI 1,243
12 Spring Grove MN 1,223
13 Houston MN 883
14 Stoddard WI 860
15 Coon Valley WI 853
16 La Farge WI 745
17 Hokah MN 673
18 Brownsville MN 624
19 Viola WI 592
20 St. Joseph WI 530
21 New Albin IA 424
22 Ontario WI 380
23 Readstown WI 380
24 Chaseburg WI 311
25 Genoa WI 290
26 Eitzen MN 284
27 Dakota MN 276
28 Dresbach MN 265