What kinds of homes are in La Crosse, WI?
La Crosse, WI has 24,404 (±464) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 1,124 homes per square mile of land.
47.6% are detached single-family houses.
13.7% are in buildings of two to four units.
30.6% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 24,404 (±464)
- Detached houses
- 47.6%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 13.7%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 30.6%
Homes in La Crosse by building size
| Building type | La Crosse | La Crosse County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 47.6% (±2.2 points) | 59.2% | 66.2% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 6.8% (±1.4 points) | 6.5% | 4.3% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 7.9% (±1.6 points) | 5.6% | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 5.8% (±1.3 points) | 4.1% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 6.6% (±1.5 points) | 3.8% | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 7.6% (±1.6 points) | 5.7% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 16.4% (±2.0 points) | 10.8% | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 1.3% (±0.3 points) | 4.2% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
In La Crosse, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in La Crosse County (20.3%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (17.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near La Crosse
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | — | 30.6% (±3.0 points) | — |
| French Island | 3.0 mi | 6.9% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Medary | 3.0 mi | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | Lower |
| La Crescent | 4.0 mi | 11.2% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
| Town of Shelby | 4.4 mi | 1.1% (±2.2 points) | Lower |
| Onalaska | 4.6 mi | 19.9% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Campbell | 5.5 mi | 6.9% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| La Crescent Township | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | Lower |
| Hokah Township | 5.8 mi | 3.4% (±17.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: French Island, WI (6.9%), Town of Medary, WI (0.0%), La Crescent, MN (11.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across La Crosse County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Crosse | 30.6% (±3.0 points) |
| 2 | Holmen | 23.9% (±5.6 points) |
| 3 | Onalaska | 19.9% (±4.8 points) |
| 4 | Bangor | 16.1% (±5.0 points) |
| 5 | West Salem | 10.5% (±5.5 points) |
| 6 | Town of Campbell | 6.9% (±4.8 points) |
| 7 | Rockland | 2.5% (±11.3 points) |
Showing 7 of 18 places in La Crosse County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about La Crosse
How many homes are in La Crosse?
La Crosse, WI has an estimated 24,404 (±464) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in La Crosse houses or apartments?
47.6% are detached houses and 6.8% attached houses, while 44.3% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in La Crosse?
13.7% of homes in La Crosse are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for La Crosse city, Wisconsin (place:40775, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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