Living in La Crosse, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Crosse · Census data 2020–2024
La Crosse has 651 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $74,107 (about the same as the Indiana median), the median home value is $140,700, the median rent is $894/month.
La Crosse is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Crosse at a glance
- Population
- 651
- Median age
- 36.8State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $74,107State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $140,700State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $894/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 89.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is La Crosse a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Indiana median; home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in La Crosse
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Crosse the median home value is $140,700, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $894 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,186 a month in housing costs.
La Crosse median household income
The median household income in La Crosse is $74,107 and the income per person is $29,916. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in La Crosse: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 247
- Owner-occupied
- 89.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.3%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.69
La Crosse demographics
- Population
- 651
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 242
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Crosse ›
Education in La Crosse
16.9% of adults 25 and older in La Crosse have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Crosse
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
La Crosse vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | 651 | $74,107 | $140,700 | $894 |
| Kouts | 2,372 | $77,607 | $235,400 | $739 |
| Wanatah | 1,178 | $68,409 | $195,100 | $978 |
| Malden | 137 | $95,288 | $225,000 | — |
| Hanna | 529 | $39,097 | $155,100 | $863 |
| North Judson | 1,823 | $55,086 | $134,500 | $769 |
| Wheatfield | 792 | $73,375 | $196,700 | $788 |
| Union Mills | 233 | $93,523 | $218,600 | — |
| Wellsboro | 343 | $158,301 | $114,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in La Crosse, IN?
The median household income in La Crosse is $74,107, about the same as the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in La Crosse?
The median home value in La Crosse is $140,700, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in La Crosse?
The median gross rent in La Crosse is $894 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is La Crosse, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Indiana median; home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in La Crosse?
The median age in La Crosse is 36.8 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in La Crosse?
The average commute to work in La Crosse is 32 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Crosse?
The unemployment rate in La Crosse is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Crosse?
16.9% of adults in La Crosse have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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