Is La Crosse, WI 54603 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

La Crosse is a seller’s market. With about 1.2 months of supply and 45% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score84/ 100

More competitive than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #32 of 319 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply1.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list44.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market12Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$173▲ +3.6% vs. last year

The La Crosse housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 45% of homes in La Crosse, WI 54603 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 12 days and there were 1.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 50 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 40%, homes sold more slowly (6 days then) and the median sale price fell 13% to $219,905. Overall, La Crosse is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within La Crosse County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, La Crosse ranks #32 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 84 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rockland 54653 (0% sold over asking) or Bangor 54614 (25% sold over asking), while Coon Valley 54623 (50% sold over asking) and Mindoro 54644 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Bangor 54614Seller’s market $171 /sq ftCoon Valley 54623Seller’s market $181 /sq ftHolmen 54636Seller’s market $182 /sq ftLa Crosse 54601Seller’s market $178 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about La Crosse real estate

Is La Crosse a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.2 months of supply in La Crosse, WI 54603 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in La Crosse?

The typical home went under contract in 12 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in La Crosse sell over asking?

45% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in La Crosse?

About 1.54% of a home’s value a year in La Crosse County, or roughly $6,160 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in La Crosse?

The median sale price was $219,905 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $173 per square foot.

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