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La Crosse, WI
La Crosse · La Crosse County · WI 54601
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$202K
Median Price
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Walk Score
8.3/10
Schools
45 min
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Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
BSafety
78/100
B+Schools
83/100
B-Quietness
70/100
B-Commute
70/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score63/100
Our Take
La Crosse offers solid public schools, low home prices and plenty of outdoor space, but it’s not a walk‑friendly or transit‑rich city. If you’re okay with driving and value community vibes over convenience, it can work, though the commute to major job centers can be long.
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The Good
- ✓Highly rated schools
- ✓Affordable housing relative to income
- ✓Abundant parks and river access
- ✓Strong local community spirit
Real Talk
- !Almost all errands require a car
- !Public transit is limited and unreliable
- !Commutes to larger cities can take an hour or more
- !Crime data is sparse, but property crime is somewhat higher than national average
- $Higher utility bills in winter
- $Property taxes can be steep for the area
- $Car insurance and maintenance costs add up
Best For
young familiesstudentsretireesoutdoor enthusiasts
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
La Crosse, WI
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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