Why Live in Powell Poage Hamilton
Bordered by the Mississippi River and just a mile from historic downtown La Crosse, Powell Poage Hamilton is a small but multi-faceted community. Filled with diverse, vintage architecture and right next to both Viterbo University and the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, it draws in a wide range of homebuyers and renters. "Our hospitals and universities have contributed to a steady job market, which for us has meant a steady housing market," says Dan Stacey, a Realtor with Re/Max Results, born and raised in La Crosse. "The closer you are to the river and downtown, the more variety you get in homes, and it's a cool mix of professionals and college kids." Aside from some modern townhomes and apartments, new construction in Powell Poage Hamilton is rare. Much of the neighborhood's personality comes from the vintage, sometimes historic homes that line the quiet streets. The diversity of architecture only adds another layer of intrigue, with the community having everything from stucco-sided bungalows to Victorians and Colonial Revivals. "Most of our older homes were built at the turn of the century when it was an old lumber town," Stacey says. "The historic homes absolutely have a
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Powell Poage Hamilton a good place to live?
Powell Poage Hamilton is a good place to live. Powell Poage Hamilton is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Powell Poage Hamilton has 5 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 32. The average household income is $50,942 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 15.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Powell Poage Hamilton are renters, with 68.8% of residents renting and 31.2% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Powell Poage Hamilton, WI a safe neighborhood?
Powell Poage Hamilton, WI is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Powell Poage Hamilton?
The median home price in Powell Poage Hamilton is $499,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $100,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,590 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $111K a year to afford the median home price in Powell Poage Hamilton. The average household income in Powell Poage Hamilton is $51K.
What are the best public schools in Powell Poage Hamilton?
The best public schools that serve Powell Poage Hamilton are:
What are the best private schools in Powell Poage Hamilton?
The best private schools that serve Powell Poage Hamilton are:
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Are home prices dropping in Powell Poage Hamilton?
Yes, home prices in Powell Poage Hamilton are down 16% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Powell Poage Hamilton, WI
On average, homes in Powell Poage Hamilton, La Crosse sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Powell Poage Hamilton, La Crosse over the last 12 months is $485,000, down 53% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$485,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$485,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$135,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$305
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$499,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-53%