The story of this market
The typical home in La Crescent, Minnesota sells for about $349,833, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +16.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,026 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.5%
MN · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
La Crescent, Minnesota
La Crescent's housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation driven by low inventory and high demand for its scenic, small-town environment. While the city faces minor population fluctuations, its proximity to the La Crosse metro area continues to support property values and liquidity for family-oriented buyers.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to La Crescent yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Median prices moved up 16.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 5.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A famous winding road offering panoramic views of the Mississippi River valley, particularly popular during the autumn apple harvest season.
A central community space providing playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports facilities that serve as a hub for local family gatherings.
Provides residents with boat launches and fishing access, significantly enhancing the city's appeal for outdoor enthusiasts.
La Crescent is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, scenic river-valley lifestyle with easy access to the employment hubs of La Crosse, Wisconsin, while offering more affordable housing options than larger metro centers.
The city is served by the La Crescent-Hokah Public School District, which is generally regarded for providing stable, community-focused education with solid academic performance metrics.
The city relies heavily on private vehicle transit via Highway 14/61, with limited public transit options connecting to the larger regional employment centers.
La Crescent is known as the 'Apple Capital of Minnesota' and offers extensive outdoor recreation, including the Apple Blossom Scenic Drive, numerous city parks, and direct access to Mississippi River water activities and regional bike trails.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand from local workers and commuters, with rent growth tracking modestly behind regional home price appreciation.
The economy is anchored by a mix of local retail, agriculture, and proximity to the healthcare and education sectors in the neighboring La Crosse-Onalaska metro area.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader La Crosse-Onalaska metro area, with local development focused on residential expansion and small-scale commercial growth along the Highway 14/61 corridor.
Development is primarily focused on infill residential projects and small-scale commercial expansion to support the growing population.
Parcels are subject to Houston County property tax levies and the La Crescent-Hokah Public School District tax base.
La Crescent maintains a low crime rate consistent with small-town Minnesota, generally reporting lower violent and property crime incidents compared to the nearby La Crosse, Wisconsin urban center.
The city faces moderate flood risk due to its proximity to the Mississippi River, necessitating flood insurance for properties in low-lying areas, while wildfire risk remains minimal.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the city's location in the Mississippi River floodplain, requiring careful assessment of flood risk coverage.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Minnesota) — Condominium Unit Taxation: Each unit constitutes a separate parcel for tax purposes. If a declaration is recorded at least 30 days before a tax installment is due, the taxing authority must split the taxes among the units. State (Minnesota) — Minnesota General Property Tax Classification System: Property tax is calculated by applying a class rate to the parcel's estimated market value to determine tax capacity, then multiplying by the local tax rate. For residential homesteads (Class 1a), the rate is 1.00% for the first $500,000 of market value and 1.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.