Living in La Crosse, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Crosse · Census data 2020–2024
La Crosse has 1,154 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $53,750 (28% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $84,600, the median rent is $725/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
- 1,154
- Median age
- 47.8State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $53,750State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $84,600State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $725/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is La Crosse a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Kansas median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in La Crosse
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Crosse the median home value is $84,600, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 20.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,205 a month in housing costs.
La Crosse median household income
The median household income in La Crosse is $53,750 and the income per person is $40,881. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in La Crosse: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 628
- Owner-occupied
- 66.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.9%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 1.90
La Crosse demographics
- Population
- 1,154
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 30.1%
- Households
- 567
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Crosse ›
Education in La Crosse
27.3% of adults 25 and older in La Crosse have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Crosse
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 83.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
La Crosse vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | 1,154 | $53,750 | $84,600 | $725 |
| Rush Center | 179 | $70,750 | $81,700 | — |
| Bison | 141 | $65,822 | $52,700 | — |
| Schoenchen | 181 | $63,750 | $141,300 | — |
| Otis | 413 | $63,194 | $64,700 | $900 |
| McCracken | 200 | $38,281 | $44,300 | $539 |
| Albert | 100 | $58,750 | $70,800 | — |
| Olmitz | 113 | $76,250 | $60,000 | — |
| Bazine | 406 | $57,167 | $70,500 | $529 |
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What is the median household income in La Crosse, KS?
The median household income in La Crosse is $53,750, 28% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (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 $84,600, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in La Crosse?
The median gross rent in La Crosse is $725 per month, about 20.7% of household income.
Is La Crosse, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Kansas median.
What is the median age in La Crosse?
The median age in La Crosse is 47.8 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in La Crosse?
The average commute to work in La Crosse is 16 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Crosse?
The unemployment rate in La Crosse is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Crosse?
27.3% 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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