City

La Crescent, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Houston County  ·  Minnesota

👥7,319Population
💰$85,464Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$269,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓55.3%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 2.4%Other: 4.3%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.2%
Asian2.4%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads55.3% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,394 (26.1%)
Some College323 (6%)
Associates651 (12.2%)
Bachelors950 (17.8%)
Graduate Degree2,005 (37.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 6%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 17.8%Graduate: 37.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad26.1%
Some College6.0%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors17.8%
Graduate37.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.7%Renter: 10.4%Tenure
Owner89.7%
Renter10.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,464 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$269,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,015/mo
Total Housing Units3,384
Vacant Units243

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About La Crescent, MN

La Crescent is a city in Minnesota, located in Houston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,319 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, La Crescent is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,464 is near the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in La Crescent is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $269,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,015 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Crescent is well-educated. 55.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.09%).

La Crescent, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in La Crescent
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55947 7,319 $85,464 $269,300 $1,015 0.5% 55.3% 89.7%