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La Crescent, MN


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La Crescent, Minnesota

La Crescent, Minnesota, in Houston county, is 3 miles NW of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 117 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. Part of the surrounding La Crosse metro area, the city is not an isolated city. La Crescent is home to some 4,923 residents.

The People and Families of La Crescent

In La Crescent, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, La Crescent had a median family income of $54,708. Fewer people in La Crescent are poor than in most places in Minnesota. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,820) among 2004 Presidential candidates in La Crescent. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

La Crescent Housing

According to the 2000 census, 77% of the housing in La Crescent was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In La Crescent, 92% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

La Crescent strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%La Crescent Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%La Crescent College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%La Crescent People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%La Crescent Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%La Crescent Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%La Crescent Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%La Crescent Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of La Crescent, MN

Comparing La Crescent to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Senior Citizens65
Male Share of the Population65
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity56

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Rents54
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Property Taxes44

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