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La crosse, WI — ZIP 54601

Population: 50,397 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 54601 (La crosse, WI) is $303,463 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $308,000 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,124/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$303,463

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$303,463
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+29.4%
10-year appreciation
+84.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$303,463
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$308,000
Median list price
$314,000
Median price per sqft
$164
1-year sale-price change
+14.1%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
92
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
53

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,124/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Charter schools
5
Schools include
Southern Bluffs Elementary, North Woods International School, School of Technology and Arts I, Central High, Emerson Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Onalaska Municipal Landfill (14.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
29.4 in
Annual snowfall
34.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
199
Days with Moderate air quality
130
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
181

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
18.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
110
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,478
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,839

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-FRANCISCAN MEDICAL CENTER INC, GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-263 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
49.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,084
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
78.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
61,107
Average weekly wage
$1,085
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
216

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 54601State medianUS median
Median home value$303,463$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$308,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market30 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,124/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,084$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 54601?
$303,463.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 54601?
$308,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 54601?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 54601?
Typical rent: $1,124/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 54601?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is ZIP 54601 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 54601?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 54601?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 54601?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 54601?
17 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 54601 walkable?
Walkability index: 18.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 54601?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 54601?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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