LaCrosse is a small town of 417 in Washington, with a median household income of $31,369
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
LaCrosse stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether LaCrosse is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All LaCrosse city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.3
LaCrosse's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in LaCrosse costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
LaCrosse, WA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$108,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$595
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$31,369
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
LaCrosse's violent crime rate is 85.8 per 100,000 residents
— 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
85.8 /100k
Property Crime
542.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
LaCrosse is served primarily by LaCrosse School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
LaCrosse, WA
National Avg
School District
LaCrosse School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
4.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
LaCrosse sees average highs of 38.8°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 15.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.1 inches of snow per year.
LaCrosse's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes LaCrosse roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $108,500 and median rent is $595/month.
LaCrosse's violent crime rate is 85.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 542.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in LaCrosse are operated by LaCrosse School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.6:1. 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
LaCrosse, WA has a population of 417, a median household income of $31,369, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
LaCrosse averages 38.8°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.1 inches
with about 17.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
LaCrosse, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99143.
The population of LaCrosse, Washington is 417 with a median age of 55.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in LaCrosse: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $108,500, median household income $31,369, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare LaCrosse side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
