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La Crosse, WI — ZIP 54603

Population: 13,738 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 54603 (La Crosse, WI) is $244,131 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $220,000 after a median 14 days on market. Typical rent runs $951/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, hail, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$244,131

Typical home value

+3.9%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$244,131
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+30.0%
10-year appreciation
+89.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$244,507
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$220,000
Median list price
$233,500
Median price per sqft
$172
1-year sale-price change
-12.9%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
53
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+3.3%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Typical rent
$951/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$935/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,027/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,343/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,721/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,167/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.9 : 1
Schools include
Northside Elementary, Logan Middle, Logan High, Summit Environmental School, School of Technology and Arts II

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, heat wave, inland flooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
143
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 (8.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.3 in
Annual snowfall
44.8 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)
37
Days with Good air quality
185
Days with Moderate air quality
13
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
319
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,633
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,476

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WINNMED, WINONA HEALTH SERVICES
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-263 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1966
Housing built before 1970
54.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,285
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
71.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
62,282
Average weekly wage
$1,177
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
363

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

How it compares

ZIP 54603State medianUS median
Typical home value$244,131$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$220,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market14 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$951/mo$1,435/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,285$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 typical home value in ZIP 54603?
$244,131.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 54603?
$220,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 54603?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 54603?
Typical rent: $951/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 54603?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, heat wave, inland flooding, landslide.
Is ZIP 54603 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 54603. 143 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 54603?
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 54603?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 54603?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 54603?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 54603 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 54603?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 54603?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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