The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54601 sells for about $320,000, or $191 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,044 a month.
ZIP 54601 — La Crosse
The La Crosse housing market remains competitive with steady price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is supported by a stable local economy anchored by healthcare and education, though rising interest rates have moderated the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for families, university-affiliated professionals, and healthcare workers seeking a balance of urban amenities and access to outdoor recreation.
Median prices moved up 6.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 2.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.3% · poverty 19.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 54601, La Crosse County WI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the School District of La Crosse, which maintains a variety of public elementary, middle, and high schools.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal flooding near the Mississippi River and winter weather impacts.
Economic momentum is driven by the healthcare and education sectors, anchored by major institutions like Gundersen Health System and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in La Crosse, with rates determined by the combined levies of the city, county, and school district.
Residents benefit from proximity to major transit corridors including I-90 and US-53, facilitating access to the regional employment core in downtown La Crosse.
The ZIP features extensive access to the Mississippi River waterfront, numerous city parks, and proximity to the Hixon Forest trail system.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from the local university student population and healthcare workforce, maintaining relatively low vacancy rates.
The economy is anchored by the healthcare sector, higher education, and regional government services, providing a stable employment base.
The area is served by the La Crosse Municipal Transit Utility and is positioned near the intersection of major regional highways.
Ongoing urban renewal projects focus on the downtown riverfront and infrastructure improvements to support local business growth.
The La Crosse County Assessor's office manages property valuations based on market-value assessments conducted periodically.
Parcels are subject to levies from the School District of La Crosse, Western Technical College, and La Crosse County.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk zones near the Mississippi River and standard Midwestern weather patterns.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
- Jump Start Adventure Park La Crosse4.64.4 mi
- Children's Museum of La Crosse4.74.8 mi
- Whiskey Creek Family RV Park4.815.4 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.15 mi
- The Driftless Axe and Arcade4.54.9 mi
- La Crosse Center4.35.1 mi
- Onalaska Omni Center4.48.4 mi
- Fox Hollow Golf Course4.43.2 mi
- The Freighthouse Restaurant4.55 mi
- The Root Note4.74.9 mi
- Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe4.93.7 mi
- Marcus La Crosse Cinema4.53.8 mi
- Riverside Park4.85.1 mi
- Grandad Bluff Park4.82.9 mi
- Mt. La Crosse Ski & Snowboard4.54.4 mi
- Children's Museum of La Crosse4.74.8 mi
- Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center, Inc.4.79.5 mi
- Dahl Auto Museum4.84.9 mi
- Pump House Regional Arts Center4.75.1 mi
- Deke Slayton Memorial Space & Bicycle Museum4.619.6 mi
- Riverside Park4.85.1 mi
- Grandad Bluff Park4.82.9 mi
- Myrick Park4.63.7 mi
- Copeland Park4.55.4 mi
- Neshonoc Lakeside Campground4.49.1 mi
- Pettibone Boat Club4.35.4 mi
- American Marine La Crosse4.45.8 mi
- Lawrence Lake Marina & Bait4.78.4 mi
- Fox Hollow Golf Course4.43.2 mi
- Forest Hills Golf Course4.43.3 mi
- The Golf Club at Cedar Creek4.48.8 mi
- Coulee Golf Bowl4.56.2 mi
- Walsh Golf Center4.34.3 mi
- Valley View Mall3.94.9 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.35.2 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.45 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.35.1 mi
- Kohl's4.25.3 mi
- La Crosse Regional Airport4.57.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major waterfront park along the Mississippi River hosting community events.
Extensive trail system offering hiking and scenic views of the Coulee Region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.