Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (13) F
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
McCaffrey's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Global Grounds
Coffee Shop
Moka
Coffee Shop
Sweet Shop
Coffee Shop
Uptowne Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Root Note
Coffee Shop
Speciality Coffee
Coffee Shop
Jules Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Cabin Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Bean Juice Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Jules Coffee
Coffee Shop
Moka
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kaddy's Kafe
Coffee Shop
Kaddy's Kafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (19) F
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Historic Hixon House Museum
Museum
Swarthout Museum
Museum
Explore La Crosse
Attraction
The Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria
Cinema
Riverside Museum
Museum
Warehouse
Nightclub
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
La Crosse Queen
Attraction
The Pump House Regional Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Pla-mor
Bowling Alley
Weber Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Dahl Auto Museum
Museum
World's Largest Six-Pack
Attraction
Riverside Amusement Park
Theme Park
Marcus Cinema
Cinema
South Lanes Bowling
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (56) F
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Boot Hill Pub
Bar
Pearl Street Brewery
Bar
Burritos House
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chuck's
Bar
Bluffside Tavern
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Sloopy's Bar & Grill
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
The Sports Nut
Bar
The Cavalier Lounge and Theater
Bar
Del's Bar
Bar
La Crosse Distilling Company
Bar
Who's on Third?;State Room;Digger's Sting
Bar
Animal House
Bar
Helm Bar
Bar
Logan Cavern
Bar
John's Bar
Bar
Hardee's
Fast Food
Dublin Square
Bar
Coney Island
Fast Food
Bronco's
Bar
The Crow
Bar
Fitness (2) F
The Center- La Crosse
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
Campbell Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
Festival Foods
Grocery Store
People’s Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Festival Foods
Grocery Store
Festival Foods
Grocery Store
Festival Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (96) A+
Myrick Park
Park
Kid's Coulee Playground
Playground
Roellig Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Red Cloud Park
Park
Crowley Park
Park
Myrick Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Drake Field
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Goose Green Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Goose Green Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Grandad Bluff Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Weigent Park
Park
Burns Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
La Crosse Loggers
Park
Copeland Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (35) F
Menards
Home Improvement
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Mississippi Welders
Home Improvement
Bikes Limited
Bicycle
Smith's Bike Shop
Bicycle
Wrench & Roll Collective
Bicycle
Express Printing
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
City Wear
Convenience Store
Pearl Street Books
Books
Kroner's True Value Hardware
Home Improvement
Antique Center
Convenience Store
Markos Wholesale & Retail Apparel
Clothing
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Pamperin Salon and Spa
Beauty
Drift Mercantile
Gift Shop
Wiggert's
Convenience Store
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Union First
Convenience Store
Kmart
Department Store
The Second Showing
Clothing
Citgo
Convenience Store
Bridgeview Plaza
Mall
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in La Crosse.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
La Crosse
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in La Crosse is 96/100 - which is equal to Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime D+

La Crosse crime rates are 3,401 per 100k, which is 102% higher than Wisconsin
Property Crime
3,095 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
305 crimes per 100k C+
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employment C-

The median income in La Crosse is $46,438 - which is 15% lower than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$46,438 F
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health D

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
University Police
Police
La Crosse Police Department
Police
Partners Autism Therapy Center
Clinic
Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare
Hospital
Cass Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Neighborhood Family Clinic
Doctor
Mooresmiles Dental
Dentist
Fire Station No. 3
Fire Station
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Campbell Police Department
Police
Campbell Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Gundersen Health System La Crescent Clinic
Clinic
Gundersen Lutheran Onalaska Clinic
Clinic
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Onalaska
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

La Crosse home prices are $150,500 - which is 10% lower than Wisconsin
Home Price
$150,500 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools D+

The La Crosse graduation rate is 90% - which is 3% higher than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (25) F
Emerson Elementary
Blessed Sacrament School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Aquinas Catholic Schools
St Joseph Cathedral School
First Evangelical Lutheran School
Logan Middle
Lincoln Middle
Northside Elementary
Clara Fields School Of Excellence Cfse
Mt Calvary-Grace Lutheran School
School Of Technology And Arts Ii
Longfellow Middle
La Crosse Design Institute
School Of Technology And Arts I
Hamilton Early Learning Center
Coulee Montessori Charter School
Spence Elementary
Summit Environmental School
State Road Elementary
North Woods International School
Chileda
Faith Baptist School
Hintgen Elementary
High Schools (8) F
Logan High
Aquinas High School
Aquinas Catholic Schools
7 Rivers Community High
Central High
Lacrossroads Charter
Chileda
Onalaska High
Luther High School
Faith Baptist School
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ratings A+

La Crosse has an overall rating of 89% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes B
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Best city in Wisconsin 5 rating By donarthom ( Nov 19, 2016) My grandma lived in La Crosse while I was growing up so we visited often. I even started visiting with my friends once we were in high school and could drive up ourselves. Just like the previous review, there was something about this town that made me want to live there. My first ...Read More chance to live there was during college. I went to UW-LAX for four years and it was the best four years of my single life (nothing compares to having planned children). There is always something going on at the La Crosse Center (big name concerts, comedy shows, sporting events, etc). There is a movie theater called The Rivoli, amazing experience every time for soooo cheap. The river keeps you busy in the summer fishing, boating or sitting on the beach. Plenty of hiking trails up the bluff and many golf courses around. Lots of shopping in nearby Onalaska with the mall. Fun fact....La Crosse, WI has the most bars per capita in the USA! There is every kind of bar here. There is a gay bar, bars that are like clubs for college kids, sit down and BS with your buddies bars for older people as well. Sports Nut has the BEST WINGS EVER. Marge's has a good cheap breakfast. There are so many great places to eat. There are plenty of places and events for small children as well. The schools have good reputations in academics and sports. China Star has some super good General Tsao's Chicken. Super large amount for like $8! There is even a Greek restaurant called Gracie's by one of the colleges, super great food for less than $10. Literally this was my favorite place of all time. I spent my four years of college here and my first year of marriage and my first son was conceived while we were still here. I wanted to live there forever, but I had just graduated college as a teacher and there were no teaching jobs in the area in my field so I had to move where I got a job. I loved it so much I contemplated just keeping my job as a waiter at BWW until a teaching job opened up but we needed health insurance, so we had to go elsewhere. This place consistently gets voted one of the best college towns in the midwest and for good reason. A lot of jobs in the area of all types and always something to do. I think house prices are a tad high, but it is so worth it. I should move back.... Read Less
La Crosse, WI - Great Weather & Much More! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 23, 2012) The hidden gem of the Midwest, La Crosse WI has long been one of the most beautiful cities the United States has to offer. Braced by the Mississippi River, La Crosse has ideal weather with the warmest month of the year rarely exceeding 86 degrees. As a Wisconsin native I first la ...Read More id eyes on the city of La Crosse as a child and decided then and there where I would spend my adult years. I have since lived in La Crosse for the last 14 years and enjoy every moment of it. This quiet college community boasts a warmth that only a sense of well-being can provide. On clear days you can make the trek up Grandad Bluff and soak in the view of the three states region.

An excess of 20 schools of all levels including 3 universities are indicative of the well-rounded nature of the city. Home of the 2007 best natural tasting water award, La Crosse WI provides an inviting atmosphere for the visitor and the resident alike. Within a couple hours drive from Chicago and the ever popular Wisconsin Dells, a change of pace for those searching for a bit more activity is well within range. Plenty of highways, shopping venues, bars and clubs are in the downtown business district for a night out on the town. La Crosse Wisconsin provides an unforgettable experience for its college students and visitors which will serve them well into the future. Moving to La Crosse WI was the best choice I have ever made, and once you visit I'm sure you'll agree. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in La Crosse? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Myrick Park
      Kid's Coulee Playground
      Roellig Park
      Unknown Name
      Red Cloud Park
      Crowley Park
      Myrick Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Veterans Memorial Stadium
      Historic Hixon House Museum
      Swarthout Museum
      Explore La Crosse
      The Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria
      Riverside Museum
      Warehouse
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Boot Hill Pub
      Pearl Street Brewery
      Burritos House
      Subway
      Chuck's
      Bluffside Tavern
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in La Crosse? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in La Crosse.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      6% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in La Crosse? The cost of living in La Crosse is 96/100 - which is equal to Wisconsin.
      La Crosse
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in La Crosse? La Crosse crime rates are 3,401, which are 102% higher than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      3,401 per 100k people

      46% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      46% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -20%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in La Crosse? The median income in La Crosse is $46,438 which is 15% lower than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $46,43816% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,3988% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is La Crosse a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare
      Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Cass Street Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Neighborhood Family Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are La Crosse home prices? La Crosse home prices are $150,500 - which is 10% lower than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $150,50019% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82014% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      46%

      28% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does La Crosse have good schools? The La Crosse graduation rate is 90% - which is 3% higher than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      18% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      14% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is La Crosse a good place to live? La Crosse has an overall rating of 89% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      95%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      74%

      7 total surveys

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