The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 54650 sells for about $324,950, or $178 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,147 a month.
ZIP 54650 — Onalaska
The housing market in 54650 remains stable with moderate price appreciation and consistent demand. Low inventory levels continue to support pricing, though buyers are becoming more selective as interest rates influence affordability.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with proximity to the La Crosse employment hub, offering a balance of outdoor recreation and established school systems.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 5.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 54650, 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.
Onalaska generally experiences low crime rates compared to national averages, with property crime being the most common reported incident type.
The area is served by the Onalaska School District, which is consistently rated as above average for academic performance and student support services.
The region faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near the Mississippi River and Black River, with standard insurance requirements for properties in designated floodplains.
Economic momentum is driven by the healthcare and education sectors in the nearby La Crosse metro area, with steady residential development in the northern sections of the ZIP.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates influenced by school district levies and local infrastructure assessments.
Residents primarily commute via Highway 35 and I-90 toward La Crosse, with average commute times typically ranging between 15 and 25 minutes.
The area features extensive access to the Great River State Trail, Lake Onalaska for boating and fishing, and numerous community parks including the Omni Center.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and consistent demand from students and healthcare professionals, with moderate annual rent growth.
The economy is anchored by the healthcare sector, specifically the Gundersen Health System and Mayo Clinic Health System, alongside regional retail and education.
The area is served by major highway corridors including US-53 and WI-35, providing direct access to the broader La Crosse metropolitan area.
Local planning focuses on mixed-use development along the Highway 35 corridor and infrastructure improvements to support suburban growth.
The La Crosse County assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and periodic physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to the Onalaska School District, Western Technical College district, and local municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though properties in flood-prone areas near the river require specialized coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
- Jump Start Adventure Park La Crosse4.64 mi
- Children's Museum of La Crosse4.76.8 mi
- Whiskey Creek Family RV Park4.817.6 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.13.5 mi
- The Driftless Axe and Arcade4.56.8 mi
- La Crosse Center4.36.7 mi
- Onalaska Omni Center4.40 mi
- Fox Hollow Golf Course4.47.9 mi
- The Freighthouse Restaurant4.56.4 mi
- The Root Note4.76.7 mi
- Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe4.911.1 mi
- Marcus La Crosse Cinema4.58.7 mi
- Riverside Park4.86.4 mi
- Grandad Bluff Park4.86.8 mi
- Jump Start Adventure Park La Crosse4.64 mi
- Children's Museum of La Crosse4.76.8 mi
- International Owl Center4.819.1 mi
- Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center, Inc.4.717.2 mi
- Dahl Auto Museum4.87.1 mi
- Pump House Regional Arts Center4.76.8 mi
- Great River Bluffs State Park4.78.6 mi
- Riverside Park4.86.4 mi
- Grandad Bluff Park4.86.8 mi
- Champions Riverside Resort4.410.9 mi
- Myrick Park4.66.1 mi
- Pettibone Boat Club4.37.2 mi
- American Marine La Crosse4.45 mi
- Lawrence Lake Marina & Bait4.713.3 mi
- Fox Hollow Golf Course4.47.9 mi
- Forest Hills Golf Course4.46.3 mi
- The Golf Club at Cedar Creek4.41 mi
- Coulee Golf Bowl4.52.3 mi
- Walsh Golf Center4.34.1 mi
- Valley View Mall3.93.6 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.33.4 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.43.5 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.33.3 mi
- Kohl's4.23.3 mi
- La Crosse Regional Airport4.52.5 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 reservoir on the Mississippi River popular for boating and fishing.
A scenic rail-trail offering extensive biking and hiking opportunities.
A community hub for ice sports and local events.
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