Living in La Crescent, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Crescent · Census data 2020–2024
La Crescent has 5,251 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $85,368 (4% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $272,400, the median rent is $889/month.
La Crescent at a glance
- Population
- 5,251
- Median age
- 46.4State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $85,368State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $272,400State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $889/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is La Crescent a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Minnesota median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in La Crescent
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Crescent the median home value is $272,400, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $889 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,828 a month in housing costs.
La Crescent median household income
The median household income in La Crescent is $85,368 and the income per person is $49,207. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in La Crescent: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,481
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.26
La Crescent demographics
- Population
- 5,251
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 22.9%
- Households
- 2,301
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Crescent ›
Education in La Crescent
40.6% of adults 25 and older in La Crescent have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Crescent
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
La Crescent vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crescent | 5,251 | $85,368 | $272,400 | $889 |
| French Island | 4,188 | $60,202 | $207,100 | $1,030 |
| La Crosse | 51,356 | $55,866 | $210,100 | $1,010 |
| Dresbach | 286 | $90,250 | $343,800 | $625 |
| Hokah | 668 | $60,781 | $188,700 | $912 |
| Dakota | 304 | $95,357 | $236,200 | — |
| Onalaska | 19,348 | $85,867 | $288,900 | $1,130 |
| Brice Prairie | 1,782 | $94,408 | $297,300 | $1,578 |
| Brownsville | 609 | $66,750 | $174,100 | $570 |
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What is the median household income in La Crescent, MN?
The median household income in La Crescent is $85,368, 4% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in La Crescent?
The median home value in La Crescent is $272,400, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in La Crescent?
The median gross rent in La Crescent is $889 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is La Crescent, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Minnesota median.
What is the median age in La Crescent?
The median age in La Crescent is 46.4 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in La Crescent?
The average commute to work in La Crescent is 18 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Crescent?
The unemployment rate in La Crescent is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Crescent?
40.6% of adults in La Crescent 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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