Why Live in West Salem
Set along the winding La Crosse River, the Village of West Salem has nurtured a tight-knit, small-town rhythm since its founding in 1851. Literary history runs deep here: Pulitzer Prize–winning author Hamlin Garland spent his childhood in the community, and his restored Garland Homestead still welcomes visitors eager to glimpse 19th-century rural life. Today, families cite strong academics and an easy commute into nearby La Crosse as the village’s biggest magnets. “I would say schools are probably a top draw,” says Lisa Kind, a Realtor with Re/Max Results, who has sold homes in the area for more than two decades, “and proximity to La Crosse, as far as commuting to work.” The median sales price in West Salem hovers around $350,000. Prices swing widely with a home’s age, size and perch above Lake Neshonoc. On the lakefront and in newer enclaves such as Saddlewood and Neshonoc Point, late-1990s to 2010s brick traditionals and contemporary two-stories stretch 2,500 – 4,500 square feet and usually command $550,000 up to the high $900,000s. Closer to downtown, the bulk of listings are 1970s- to 1990s-era split-levels and ranch-style homes of 1,500 – 2,000 square feet, generally trading
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average home price in West Salem, WI?
Homes for sale in West Salem, WI have an average home price of $390,870.
How many homes have sold over the last 12 months in West Salem, WI?
26 homes have sold in West Salem, WI over the last 12 months.
What are the most popular zip codes in West Salem, WI?
How much do you need to make to afford a house in West Salem?
The median home price in West Salem is $311,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $62,200 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,610 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $69K a year to afford the median home price in West Salem.
How are the schools in West Salem, WI?
Home Trends in West Salem, WI
On average, homes in West Salem, WI sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in West Salem, WI over the last 12 months is $311,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$311,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$311,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$238,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$297
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median List Price
$311,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%