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La Crosse, Wisconsin · ZIP 54601

La Crosse — ZIP 54601

Crime DataSchools

La Crosse (54601) scores 41/100 — Below Average for La Crosse. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $303K.

41OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100
Avg math proficiency34%
Avg reading proficiency39%
Schools nearby14

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$303K
Median rent$1,129/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$303K

Median Rent

$1,129/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 8 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,872

Violent Crime

232

Property Crime

2,640

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for La Crosse County, Wisconsin (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
School of Technology and Arts IPK–05104
65%
65%
Southern Bluffs ElementaryPK–05333
42%
42%
Spence ElementaryPK–05329
42%
42%
Emerson ElementaryPK–05317
42%
52%
State Road ElementaryPK–05284
42%
37%
North Woods International SchoolPK–05255
37%
32%
Coulee Region Virtual AcademyKG–12102
30%
50%
Coulee Montessori Charter SchoolPK–06118
27%
42%
La Crosse Polytechnic School06–1286
27%
42%
Longfellow Middle06–08631
25%
33%
Hintgen ElementaryPK–05210
22%
22%
Hamilton Elementary SchoolPK–05151
22%
22%
Central High09–12969
20%
29%
La Crosse Offsite PreschoolPK–PK104Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

50,474

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

32.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 54601 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 54601 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 54601 is approximately $303K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 54601 in La Crosse has an overall NeighborScore of 41/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.