La Crosse, WI
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

La Crosse's Demographic Profile

La Crosse has 22,468 households and a median income of $46,507, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 51,928
# Households 22,468
Median age 32
Median household income $46,507
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 11,907
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
La Crosse $218 23,893 SF 10.70%
Shelby $202 36,184 SF 10.70%
Sparta $120 100,400 SF 12.54%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
La Crosse $546 17,589 SF
Shelby $546 17,589 SF
Onalaska $1,491 32,019 SF
Caledonia $101 3,458 SF
Galesville $47 9,017 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Eau Claire $104 5,635 SF 6.98%
Altoona $146 8,655 SF 6.98%

Commercial Properties For Sale in La Crosse

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

7 BREW (ABSOLUTE NNN LEASE) - LA CROSSE, WI

Onalaska, WI 54650

  • 526 SF Retail Building
  • 6.25% Cap Rate
  • $2,240,000
For Sale

Building 1

La Crosse, WI 54603

  • 9,100 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,150,000
For Sale

Hangers to Hems Jackson

La Crosse, WI 54601

  • 2,543 SF Retail Building
  • $310,000
For Sale

923 11th Ave S

Onalaska, WI 54650

  • 0.63 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $277,000
For Sale

Riverside North - Optum/UHG

La Crosse, WI 54601

  • 64,480 SF Office Building
  • 10.70% Cap Rate
  • $14,000,000
For Sale

Onalaska Manufacturing Park

Onalaska, WI

  • $3,195,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether La Crosse pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
La Crosse $323 47,675 SF
Shelby $446 25,245 SF
Onalaska $514 77,054 SF
Holmen $256 20,821 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places La Crosse alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in La Crosse or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Shelby 51,397 21,772 33 $51,956 2 10,077 1%
Onalaska 20,012 8,326 41 $74,189 2 2,999 2%
West Salem 5,304 2,123 42 $68,049 2 643 1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in La Crosse, WI and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in La Crosse

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Is La Crosse a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

La Crosse offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in La Crosse?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in La Crosse. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in La Crosse?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for La Crosse. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does La Crosse compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to La Crosse. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for La Crosse acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in La Crosse, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.