About La Crosse
La Crosse is located along the Mississippi River in western Wisconsin near the borders of Minnesota and Iowa. The city sits between the river and steep wooded bluffs that help define the surrounding Driftless Area landscape.
The community combines historic neighborhoods, a traditional downtown, riverfront parks, colleges, healthcare systems, manufacturing, retail and outdoor recreation. La Crosse also serves as an important regional center for surrounding communities in western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa.
What La Crosse is known for
- Mississippi River views and waterfront recreation
- Grandad Bluff and scenic overlooks
- Downtown restaurants, shops and historic buildings
- Healthcare, higher education and regional employers
- Hiking, bicycling, fishing and boating
- Oktoberfest and other community events
Living in La Crosse
La Crosse offers apartments, duplexes, condos, historic homes, single-family neighborhoods and newer residential developments. Housing costs vary based on property type, condition, neighborhood, lot size and proximity to downtown, college campuses, the river or surrounding bluffs.
A complete household budget should include housing, utilities, property taxes, insurance, transportation, commuting, lawn care and winter maintenance.