Living in La Crosse (Wisconsin)
La Crosse (Wisconsin) is a large place in Wisconsin, United States, home to 52,306 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 13%, #1,500 of 12,111), climate-conscious movers (top 13%, #1,541 of 12,111), young families (top 14%, #1,591 of 11,898).
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- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 54 min and sets around 23:31; in late June it sets around 3:51.
How La Crosse (Wisconsin) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Wisconsin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 62 | #1,591 of 11,898 | #101 of 285 | Map |
| Low-income household | 49 | #2,253 of 9,771 | #143 of 208 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #1,266 of 8,006 | #109 of 169 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #1,275 of 6,237 | #82 of 126 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #2,889 of 9,474 | #56 of 209 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #1,747 of 9,474 | #49 of 209 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #3,144 of 10,762 | #33 of 234 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,090 of 7,271 | #71 of 146 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 37 | #5,303 of 8,006 | #167 of 169 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 56 | #1,500 of 12,111 | #109 of 276 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 52 | #4,262 of 7,271 | #87 of 146 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #1,892 of 9,474 | #52 of 209 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 54 | #6,717 of 18,063 | #306 of 468 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 27 | #6,720 of 16,523 | #117 of 418 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 51 | #6,521 of 18,063 | #331 of 468 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #3,107 of 16,523 | #67 of 418 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 54 | #5,631 of 21,167 | #92 of 573 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,541 of 12,111 | #86 of 276 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 40 | #7,444 of 12,111 | #188 of 276 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- North La Crosse 5 km
- Onalaska (Wisconsin) 9 km
- West Salem (Wisconsin) 17 km
- Holmen 18 km
- Sparta (Wisconsin) 38 km
- Winona (Minnesota) 42 km
- Tomah 62 km
- Decorah 71 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.