Wisconsin Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Onalaska City, Wisconsin

Population: 11,284

Located in La Crosse County

Onalaska, Wisconsin

HOUSING
Single Family: There are currently 4,546 single family homes in the City of Onalaska. Purchase costs begin at approximately $75,000 with a medium price for new home construction at approximately $138,000. The community has experienced a building boom in the last 10 years with many new homes constructed in new neighborhoods. City ordinances requiring trees and appropriate landscaping have created many pleasant streets and neighborhoods. The combination of clean environment, good schools, convenient shopping, a large number of parks, a thriving job market and low crime rate forecasts that the value of a home will increase in the future.

Multi-family: The city currently has 1175 multi-family housing units available. Rents range from $300 for a one bedroom to over $1,000 for a three bedroom, multi-level duplex with amenities and garages.

Senior: Onalaska offers a wide range of housing options for senior citizens including assisted living, independent living, senior housing, HUD subsidized housing, and nursing homes. A complete listing follows.

EDUCATION
The School District of Onalaska provides a progressive School-to-Work Program and a Gifted and Talented program. Average class sizes are 18 to 24 in the Elementary Schools, 22 to 28 in the Middle School and 22 to 29 at the High School. There are numerous support staff and special programs. Three institutions of higher learning are located in nearby La Crosse including: University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Western Wisconsin Technical College and Viterbo College.

RECREATION
Part of the many recreational opportunities in Onalaska stem from its location on the banks of the Black River and Lake Onalaska. The 200,000 acre Upper Mississippi Wildlife Refuge is located directly to the west of the city and provides opportunities for waterfowl hunting, fishing, canoeing, boating, sailing and camping on the many sand bars.

The spring and fall offers numerous opportunities for birdwatching with over 284 species sighted on the refuge. Bald eagles, tundra swans and pelicans are regular residents of the refuge.

Onalaska is located on the Great River State Trail, which offers connections to over 105 miles of continuous bike trails. The trail offers the opportunity to see a wide variety of plants, and animals as well as Native American mounds from an observation deck.

The OmniCenter is a focal point of community activity with a winter ice arena hosting hockey and skating. The facility offers a host of activities ranging from trade shows, community festivals such as Sunfish Days, picnics and weddings.

Onalaska offers many beautiful parks that feature a variety of year-round recreational opportunities for its' residents and visitors to the community. Park facilities include tennis courts, playgrounds, volleyball courts, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, shelters, athletic fields, picnic sites, walking paths, skating rinks, a sledding hill, and an outdoor pool.

Source: cityofonalaska.com