ZIP Code 54661

In ZIP code 54661, near La Crosse, homes carry a median value of $268,400, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.56% translates into roughly $4,190 a year for a home at that price. With median household income at $79,720 and per-capita income at $41,749, that tax bill equals about 5.3% of household earnings. Sales tax in the area runs 5.50%, adding a bit more to everyday costs. Buyers weighing a move here should factor the annual property tax alongside the purchase price, since it shapes the true cost of owning.