La Crosse, WI

Metro area in Wisconsin · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +1.9%

Median Home Value

$314,620

↑ +3.2%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,207/mo

↑ +0.5%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

4.6%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+36.7%

Income Needed to Buy

$84,483

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

215

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

21.7

Favors renting

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.5%

3 Months

↑ +1.1%

12 Months

↑ +1.9%

5-Year Price Trend

Calculate your mortgage for La Crosse, WI

See monthly payments for a $314,620 home →

Should you rent or buy in La Crosse, WI?

Price-to-rent ratio: 21.7x — Renting may be smarter. Run a full breakeven analysis with La Crosse, WI numbers pre-filled →

Frequently Asked Questions