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The diverse homes and central city location of 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."
Powell Poage Hamilton is a residential neighborhood in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Riverside Park's walkway along the river is one of the most popular features of the park.
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Historic architecture with active restoration efforts
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 turnover rate; people are actively buying them, and each time they do, there's more effort put into restoration." The typical selling range in Powell Poage Hamilton is between $120,000 and $300,000, depending on how much renovation has been put into a particular house and its square footage.
Powell Poage Hamilton has numerous minimal traditional homes throughout the neighborhood.
American Foursquare homes are found on most streets throughout Powell Poage Hamilton.
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Downtown La Crosse's unique, privately owned businesses
Being only a mile from downtown La Crosse, Powell Poage Hamilton is close to some of the city's most popular local restaurants and specialty shops. "Whenever I go to other cities, I notice that even their downtown areas usually have at least a few franchises," Stacey says. "That's really not the case for us. Everything in downtown is privately owned and operated." Residents pack into Houghton's Jackson Street Pub for hearty Irish meals and head out for upscale dining with river views at The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern. The closest retail area to the neighborhood is 3 miles south off Mormon Coulee Road, featuring stores such as Walmart Supercenter, Aldi and Walgreens.
Houghton's Jackson Street Pub is a popular restaurant located in Powell Poage Hamilton.
Powell Poage Hamilton residents head to downtown La Crosse for a large selection of locally owned shops and restaurants.
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Enjoy live music and fireworks at Riverfest
The neighborhood is only a mile from Riverside Park, the site of the city's vibrant summer celebration, Riverfest. Running over the Fourth of July weekend, residents pack in to enjoy live music, food trucks, family games and a vivid fireworks show.
Nearby education, from early learning to doctoral programs
Powell Poage Hamilton falls under the La Crosse School District, and children can start at Hamilton Early Learning Center, which gets a B-minus from Niche. Hamilton Early Learning Center shares a building with the A-minus-rated School of Technology and Arts I. As a charter school, the SOTA I is free to attend, but parents must put in applications for their kids through the school district. Kids can move on to Longfellow Middle School, scored with a B-minus, before attending B-rated Central High School. On the third floor of Central High, a planetarium is open for other schools in the district to come with visiting classes and for the public upon booking. The neighborhood is bordered by Viterbo University, a private Catholic institution that offers several levels of college degrees, from associate to doctoral.
Hamilton Early Learning Center is part of the La Crosse School District.
Viterbo University is located adjacent to Powell Poage Hamilton.
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Hiking, biking and ice skating at Powell Poage Hamilton's many outdoor spaces
On the neighborhood's northside is the pocket green space of Powell Park, which offers open grassy areas, a playground, basketball courts and a softball diamond. "You're maybe 10 or 15 minutes from Granddad Bluff; it's basically a small mountain. There are a ton of hiking trails, and mountain biking is a huge thing here," Stacey says. Just south of Powell Poage Hamilton, off 7th Street, the Green Island Ice Arena welcomes local hockey leagues and offers open skate hours. Outside the arena are the Green Island Tennis Courts, which are accessible to the public. The 7th Street Boat Launch can be used by anyone with a permit who wants access to the Mississippi River.
Grandad Park has been voted the best view in Wisconsin.
Play a pick-up game at Powell Park.
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Convenient access to highways, public transit and health care
The neighborhood is bordered by Highways 35 and 33, which run north-south and east-west, respectively. Highway 33, 5th Avenue and 7th Street are lined with several stops for Municipal Transit buses. Much of the southwestern portion of the community is occupied by the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center and its surrounding plazas, so residents have immediate access to health care.
Gunderson Medical Center is one of the largest employers in La Crosse and is adjacent to Powell Poage Hamilton.
Powell Poage Hamilton residents can access La Crosse MTU bus stops throughout the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Houska Park
Powell Park
Grandad Park
Riverside Park
Poage Park
Transit
Airport
La Crosse Regional
19 min drive
Bus
Green Bay St & 9th St S
Bus
7th St S & Jackson St
Bus
7th St S & Farnam St
Bus
Green Bay St & West Ave S
Bus
Gundersen Health System
Bus
7th St S & Adams St
Bus
Green Bay St & 10th St S
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Powell Poage Hamilton
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Powell Poage Hamilton Demographics and Home Trends
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.
Vacant lot sitting in the heart of La Crosse. Great lot attached to an alley. Check it out today and build a cozy home right here. Lot lines are approximate please confirm with city.
Newly remodeled 4-plex! All units have laminate flooring throughout, on-site laundry, and off-street parking provided. Second-level unit, Apartment 3 is now available for 7/1.
Newly remodeled 4-plex! All units have laminate flooring throughout, on-site laundry, and off-street parking provided. Second-level unit, Apartment 3 is now available for 7/1.
Interested in learning more about homes in this neighborhood?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,666
Median Age
32
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,500
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,942
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.8%
College Graduates
15.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.3%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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