Affordable & Income-Based Housing in La Crosse

Affordability in La Crosse

La Crosse has a median household income of $55,866 and a median gross rent of $1,010 per month, with 54% of households renting their homes, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). These figures provide context for understanding how assisted and income-restricted housing fits into the local rental market.

Safety

The La Crosse Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 403 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around La Crosse

According to Walk Score, the areas around La Crosse's assisted properties score 61 (Somewhat Walkable), 30 for Transit (Some Transit), and 62 for Biking. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties specifically, not the city as a whole.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 19 public schools across 1 district serve La Crosse, including 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. Ratings and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in La Crosse

The median household income in La Crosse is $55,866 and the median monthly rent is $1,010, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Income-based housing programs in the city are designed to keep rent affordable relative to what residents actually earn.

About 54% of La Crosse households rent rather than own, according to Census ACS 5-Year data, meaning affordable rental options serve a large share of the local community.

Environment and Flood Risk

All 7 affordable housing properties in La Crosse were mapped against FEMA flood zones. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood risk data for these HUD-assisted properties.