Census ACS · #264 MSA
La Crosse Metro Area
The La Crosse-Onalaska, Wi-Mn Metropolitan Statistical Area has 169,945 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $71,009 and the median home value is $235,300.
169,945
Population
95
People / sq mi
$71,009
Median Income
$235,300
Median Home Value
The La Crosse CBSA covers 1,795 sq mi of land at 94.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$71,009
Median Household Income
$39,805
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The La Crosse metro's price level is 91.8 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 8.2% lower the US average. The local median income of $71,009 has the buying power of $77,378 in average-priced US metros.
91.8
Price Level (US = 100)
$77,378
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$71,009
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$235,300
Median Home Value
$998
Median Rent
68.2%
Homeownership
Education
95.1%
High School+
33.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
10.6%
Work From Home
20.5 min
Avg Commute
29.2%
Foreign Born
La Crosse spans these states
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Frequently Asked Questions
The La Crosse-Onalaska, Wi-Mn Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 169,945 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #264 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the La Crosse metro area is $71,009, with a per capita income of $39,805.
The La Crosse-Onalaska, Wi-Mn CBSA spans 2 states: Wisconsin, Minnesota.
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Data for the La Crosse-Onalaska, Wi-Mn CBSA (29100) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.