The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55947 sells for about $350,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +16.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 44 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $883 a month.
ZIP 55947 — Houston
The housing market in 55947 shows strong price appreciation, with a 16.6% year-over-year increase in median sale price. Inventory remains extremely tight, driving competitive conditions for available single-family homes. The area remains a desirable, family-oriented suburb of the La Crosse metro region.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters who work in the La Crosse area, offering a suburban, family-centric environment with a high rate of homeownership.
Median prices moved up 16.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% 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 0.8% · poverty 5.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 55947
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the La Crescent-Hokah Public School District, which is generally regarded as a stable, community-focused district.
The area faces typical Midwestern weather risks, including thunderstorm-wind and tornado events, with 31 hail events recorded within 10 miles between 2016 and 2026.
The local economy is anchored by its proximity to the La Crosse, WI employment hub, with residential development focused on single-family detached housing.
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.
Residents primarily commute by driving alone, with a short drive across the Mississippi River to the La Crosse, WI employment core.
The area features significant access to Mississippi River valley outdoor amenities, including local parks, trails, and proximity to regional golf and water-based recreation.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand, with HUD-published fair market rents for a two-bedroom unit rising to $1,240 as of late 2026.
The economy is closely tied to the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metropolitan area, which serves as the primary employment and service hub for the region.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with major highway access connecting the ZIP to the broader La Crosse metro area.
Development is primarily focused on infill residential projects and maintaining existing housing stock.
Houston County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Houston County and La Crescent-Hokah School District levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events, including wind and hail.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau and ZipCodeDex.
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.
Provides extensive outdoor recreation, boating, and scenic views.
Includes various community parks and trail networks serving local residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.