Why Live in La Crescent
La Crescent, known as the "Apple Capitol of Minnesota," is a city of over 5,000 residents located across the Mississippi River from Wisconsin. The city celebrates its apple heritage with the annual AppleFest, featuring concerts, parades, and food vendors. La Crescent offers a variety of housing styles, including New Traditionals, ranch-styles, and Colonial Revivals, with some properties featuring private docks along the river. The city center has gridded streets with oak trees and views of nearby hills. Local amenities include several parks such as Old Hickory Park and Veterans Park, which offer sports facilities and walking trails. The La Crescent Aquatic Center provides seasonal swimming options with water slides and a climbing wall. Dining options are concentrated on Walnut Street, Main Street, and Veterans Parkway, with eateries like Kaddy’s Kafe and Corky’s Pizza. While the La Crescent-Hokah School District has average ratings, higher education opportunities are available across the river at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Residents should be aware of flood risks along the Mississippi River and Pine Creek. Winter storms can bring significant snowfall, particularly in December. La Crosse Municipal Transit Utility offers bus service to nearby La Crosse, and the La Crosse Regional Airport, 7 miles east, provides flights to Chicago O’Hare.
Home Trends in La Crescent, MN
On average, homes in La Crescent, MN sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in La Crescent, MN over the last 12 months is $377,500, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$377,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$377,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$240,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$190
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
82
Median List Price
$369,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%