Tomah has great proximity to manufacturing, distribution and military bases
A small Wisconsin town surrounded by distribution and manufacturing hubs, Tomah offers plenty of job opportunities with relatively affordable housing options. The community also has a strong military presence due to its proximity to Fort McCoy, an Army Reserve base, and Volk Field Air National Guard Base. As folks have moved here for employment or deployment, the community has come together. “It’s just a decent tightknit community,” says Aaron Stockwell, a Tomah resident and real estate agent at VIP Realty with 20 years of experience. Tomah’s Main Street-style downtown is a major gathering spot year-round with plenty of shops and a summer concert series, and locals can enjoy the outdoors at Lake Tomah.
Zachary Thomas Diedrich Band brought its polished country, blues and rock sounds to Tomah's Americana Music in the Park in 2025.
Fort McCoy is a US Army Reserve site near Tomah has several US armed forces branches operating within.
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A variety of housing styles dating back to the 1890s
Craftsman homes and Cape Cods from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are clustered around the center of town, with midcentury ranch-style homes becoming more common as development moved outward. Some 21st-century New Traditional builds are on Lake Tomah’s northeast side. Some older properties have been converted into duplexes over the years. Most homes range from $100,000 to $550,000, depending on lot size and condition. Manufactured homes and fixer-uppers often sell for below $100,000.
Tomah's northeast aside is home to several unique 21st-century New Traditional builds.
You can find a plethora of midcentury ranch-style scattered throughout Tomah.
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Green spaces downtown and on Lake Tomah, along with athletic facilities
Gillett Park is the most centrally located green space, featuring a fountain, playground and gazebo just next to downtown. From June until August, the park hosts American Music in the Park, a free bimonthly concert series. Winnebago Park is on the banks of Lake Tomah and has lakeside walking trails, fishing piers and a baseball diamond. In addition to traditional parks, Tomah is home to the Tomah-Sparta Speedway and the Tomah Aquatic Center, which has several waterslides and is open in the summer. A new sports complex is planned to open in summer 2025 and will include baseball and softball fields.
Gillett Park in Tomah has bi-monthly live music events during the summer months.
The Tomah-Sparta Speedway is a 1/3-mile custom oval track that Tomah residents can test their custom racing cars on during open track days.
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Locally owned downtown eateries and weekly farmers market
Tomah’s small Main Street-style downtown district is lined with bars, cafes and shops, including All Things Amish & More, a furniture store stocked with goods from neighboring Amish communities. The Tomah Farmers Market operates out of Gillett Park every Wednesday and Saturday. The Break Room Sports Bar & Grill is a casual staple, offering pub fare with pool tables, and Cancun Bay has been serving Mexican food in the community for over 15 years. There’s an Aldi and a Walmart on Tomah’s north side, though locals drive to towns like La Crosse for larger retailers.
Tomah's Gillett Park operates a farmers market every Wednesday and Saturday, though turnout is much higher on weekends.
Tomah's Break Room Sports Bar & Grill has been around for decades, serving drinks and casual eats to its residents.
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Local kids attend Tomah Area District schools
The Tomah Area School District earns a C from Niche. It serves over 3,000 students across 11 schools. Tomah High School, the only high school in the district, offers a wide selection of career-oriented pathways, including agriculture, architecture and manufacturing.
Tomah High School serves grades 9-12.
Miller Elementary in Tomah has approximately 250 students.
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Local events include tractor pulls and the county fair
The Budweiser Dairyland Super National Truck & Tractor Pull has been an annual July tradition in Tomah for 50 years. “It’s televised and everything,” Stockwell says. “It actually draws quite a few people to the area.” The competition features various motor vehicles trying to pull various cargo sizes for the longest distance, as well as other events like a motorcycle parade. Tomah also hosts the annual Monroe County Fair at the end of July with live music, animal showcases and carnival rides.
Just 20 minutes from Tomah, Butterfest's main attraction is its carnival with its dozens of rides.
Americana Music in the Park is a summer concert series held in Tomah, Wisconsin, at Gillette Park.
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Connecting to the rest of Wisconsin on interstates 90 and 94
Tomah is located near the intersection of interstates 90 and 94, the former leading less than 45 miles to La Crosse and the latter leading 170 miles to Minneapolis. Tomah has a large military population thanks to its proximity to Fort McCoy, a little over 10 miles west, and Volk Field Air National Guard Base, about 15 miles east. Other nearby employment centers include a Walmart distribution facility and manufacturing outposts for companies like Ocean Spray. There’s an Amtrak Station at the center of town, served by the Borealis and Empire Builder rail lines. Local hospitals include the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Tomah Health General Hospital. La Crosse Regional Airport is less than 45 miles away.
Tomah's convenient location between highways 90 and 94 make it a hub for travelers headed to La Crosse, which is less than 45 miles away.
Tomah also has its own Amtrak stop, serving the Borealis as well as Empire Builder line which runs to Milwaukee and Chicago.
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On average, homes in Tomah, WI sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Tomah, WI over the last 12 months is $298,850, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Impeccably maintained 2-3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home. This home has been well cared for and is ready for you to move in. Enjoy evenings on your covered front deck complete with no maintenance decking and ceiling fan. Completely handicap accessible with ramps, wide hallways and doors and grab bars. Includes exclusive use of large 1 car detached garage with shelving for additional storage.
A rare find—classic charm, with modern peace of mind. Check out this 5-bed, 2-bath home in Tomah on a spacious 0.67-acre lot! Meticulously maintained by one owner for 60 years, this solid home offers generous room sizes, a full basement, and an attached garage. Enjoy the simplicity and character of a 1960s build, with the confidence of major mechanical updates already done. Large yard is ideal
Welcome home! This attractive split level 3BR, 2.5BA with 2 car tuck under garage offers a stunning remodeled kitchen with stainless appliances, cozy fireplace in the LL, and a partially covered screened deck overlooking mature trees and beautiful views. Enjoy country living in a nice neighborhood just minutes from Tomah and an easy drive to Fort McCoy. Septic is only 13 years —new water heater
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