La Crosse, WI metro area Housing Market
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Data period: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$301K
↑ 5.4% YoY
Days on Market
25 days
↓ 28.6% YoY
Active Inventory
158
↓ 8.7% YoY
Homes Sold
81
↓ 1.2% YoY
Warm Market
The market is active with moderate buyer demand.
La Crosse, WI metro area Market Summary
The La Crosse, WI metro area housing market is heating up. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $301K, up 5.4% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 25 days on the market, 28.6% shorter than a year ago.
There are 158 homes for sale — 8.7% fewer than last year. With 2.0 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 88 new listings were added during this period, down 22.1% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 98.3% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 37.0% of homes sell above their asking price. 21.5% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
53
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Wisconsin Median
Investor Takeaway
A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 29% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.
La Crosse, WI metro area Market Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Active Inventory
Homes Sold
Price per Square Foot
Sale-to-List Ratio
New Listings
Listings with Price Drops
Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$335K
Price per Sq Ft
$158
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.3%
Months of Supply
2.0
Sold Above List
37.0%
Price Drops
21.5%
New Listings
88
↓ 22.1% YoY
Pending Sales
82
Off Market in 2 Weeks
41.5%
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