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La crescent, MN

La crescent, MN.

Population: 7,403 (Census ACS)

The median home value in La crescent, MN is $368,403 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $302,000 after a median 22 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$368,403

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$368,403
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.8%
5-year appreciation
+33.3%
10-year appreciation
+79.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$368,403
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$302,000
Median list price
$350,250
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
-20.5%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
102.4%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$754/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,176/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,529/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,764/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)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo, LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT, WINONA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
La Crescent Montessori & STEM Acad, La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM, LA CRESCENT-HOKAH ELEMENTARY, LA CRESCENT SENIOR HIGH, LA CRESCENT-HOKAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A08
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Onalaska Municipal Landfill (9.4 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)

Annual precipitation
38.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
676
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,263
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,289

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
WINONA HEALTH SERVICES, MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-FRANCISCAN MEDICAL CENTER INC, GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
-26 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
38.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,627
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
79.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,983
Average weekly wage
$833
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
34

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

How it compares

La crescentState medianUS median
Median home value$368,403$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$302,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market22 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,627$2,128$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 La crescent, MN?
$368,403.
What is the median sale price in La crescent, MN?
$302,000.
How long do homes take to sell in La crescent, MN?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in La crescent, MN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,176/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in La crescent, MN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
Is La crescent, MN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A08.
What is the wildfire risk in La crescent, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in La crescent, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near La crescent, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve La crescent, MN?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is La crescent, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in La crescent, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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