What BestPlaces Users Say about La Crosse
Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, La Crosse, Wisconsin is a mid-sized city known for its scenic beauty and friendly community. With a population of just over 50,000, it offers a mix of urban amenities and small-town charm. To get a better understanding of what it's like to live in this city, let's take a look at some user reviews from BestPlaces.net.
According to John, who has lived in La Crosse for 10 years, "The views of the river and bluffs are absolutely stunning. It's a great place for outdoor enthusiasts, with plenty of hiking and biking trails." Similarly, Nancy says, "I love the walkability of the city and the fact that there are so many local shops and restaurants to explore. It's a very tight-knit and welcoming community."
However, not all reviews are glowing. Mike, who recently moved to La Crosse, mentions, "The cost of living is a bit high compared to other cities in Wisconsin. And there seems to be a lack of diversity here." On the other hand, Laura, a lifelong resident, disagrees, stating that "La Crosse is becoming more diverse every year, and I appreciate the efforts the city is making to promote inclusivity and equality."
Overall, it seems like La Crosse is a great place to call home for those who enjoy outdoor activities and a close-knit community. However, some may find the cost of living to be a bit steep. Despite this, the city is continuing to grow and become more diverse, making it an attractive option for many.
based on 17 ReviewsGet to know La Crosse with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited La Crosse
AWSOME! - 11/17/2009
I have lived in LaCrosse for my whole life. Im a teenager in one of the high schools and i love it the schools are great im not into drugs at all and i dont drink. i have tons of friends and we love to hang out. Theres so much to do here theres a million bowling allies to hang out in, and on friday nights i go hang out at this teen hangout place that is completly supervised! me and my boyfriend go out to eat all the time there are tons of resturants around and movies theaters to go to. i love it here i never wanna move away. This is a very good city to decide to live in and when i decide to get married and have kids this is the only city i see myself raising my children. very good place to
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Beauty of La Crosse, WI - 11/16/2009
We have great bike/walking trails in and nearby our community. The beauty of our area with views of the bluffs and the Mississippi River truly are
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Beware . . . - 6/23/2008
Me and my family were looking for a quaint little town to settle down in, and made a big mistake choosing La Crosse. Yes, it is beautiful, but that is about it. There is nothing to do, the people are stuck up and superficial. It is very cold here as well, which makes it worse because all there really is to do is drink. My sister made friends here and got involved with drungs and alchohol. She told us that is all the kids do because that is all there is to do. So parents with teen's, beware. We only stayed here for 6 months and quickly packed up and
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A good town - 2/10/2008
My husband and I live in Eastern Wisconsin at the time but we still spend much time in the La Crosse area. I understand the comment made about property tax being high. This tax is high all over Wisconsin. But for the average middle class citizen Minnesota's and Wisconsin's resident combined taxes equal out to be about the same. If you want to see your hard earned income go to taxes, Minnesota and Wisconsin are two of the highest in the U.S.
La Crosse is an industrial town. It is also a University town that's located in Wisconsin, a state that claims the right to be the beer drinking capitol of the U.S. The university also brings an awesome draw of diversity to the community which offers a variety of 'events'and sporting activities.
Quality of life here is what you make it. The lay of the land is gorgeous with its lush green hills in summer and the Mississippi river below. You get the best of land and water. The climate is very mid-western, hot humid summers and cold
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A good review about la crosse - 3/8/2007
I grew up in northern minnesota, and have recently moved to La Crosse for Grad school. I am very impressed with the university. The scenery is beautiful and there are plenty of hiking and biking trails to go around. I am not sure what the other poster is commenting on, but I find plenty to do around La Crosse. It does very well in the music, restaurant, outdoors scene considering the size of the city. There does seem to be a SMALL crime scene and I barely notice coming from the twin cities. I have found the job market very good in the areas of healthcare, software eng, and mech eng. I have also heard very good things about the school system. Prop taxes are high though! I plan on staying for a
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overall - 11/24/2006
I lived in LAX for about 6 years and will NEVER go back!!!! There are no real jobs, people survive on 2-3 part-time minimum wage jobs with no health insurance. Some people suppliment that with dealing drugs. Since this is the Tri-State area, there is an amazing amount of drugs coming through. It's not as violent as in other cities with this problem though.
Since this is also a heavy drinking town, there is a huge (covered up) problem with young white males drowning (murder?) in the Mississippi River and young women getting sexual assaulted.
The police seem to be very corrupt and inept. If you hear a sound at your door, it could be a burglar or a cop, you never know.... They are about the same here.
There is a very good crime victims unit here at the hospital though for after you get victimized.
There are 2 hospitals, but one at least is trying to cover their new additions so it is very expensive to go there.
There's not much to do here especially
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Property taxes are high - 9/20/2006
I live across the border in MN because I can't aford the property taxes to live in LaCrosse. If you are thinking about moving to a "nice small town", think again. The job market stinks with very little opportunity for advancement. I've lived in this area for about 15 years and about the only good thing to say about the city is the beautiful scenery of the bluffs and Mississippi River. Not much to do here either, their idea of a good time is getting drunk at
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