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La Crosse
  • Town in Wisconsin
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La Crosse

#4 in Best Places to Live in La Crosse County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A
    La Crosse is a town in Wisconsin with a population of 52,505. La Crosse is in La Crosse County. Living in La Crosse offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In La Crosse there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many young professionals live in La Crosse and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in La Crosse are above average.
    Population
    52,505
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $161,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $873
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      54%
    • Own
      46%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      127.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      101.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      23.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      363.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,478.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      210.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      27%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in La Crosse

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,067
    National
    $69,021
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