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French Island, Wisconsin houses and real estate market data.
Houses in French Island, WI (La Crosse County) — Census median home value $198,200, county listing prices down about 2.5% over the past year. Market data for French Island houses and the broader area.
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French Island, WI is in La Crosse County, Wisconsin — this guide covers houses in French Island and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,235, with a median household income of $59,462. Census data puts French Island houses at a median value of $198,200 (all owner-occupied homes); La Crosse County's current median listing price runs $394,925, down about 2.5% over the past year.
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Market overview
French Island housing market
French Island is in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in French Island and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$198,200
Population (Census ACS)
4,235
Median household income
$59,462
County price trend (2025)
4.57% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
French Island market snapshot
Population
4,235
County
La Crosse County
Median Household Income
$59,462
Median Home Value (city)
$198,200
Median Listing Price (La Crosse County)
$394,925
Median Gross Rent
$983/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts French Island's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $198,200. Separately, La Crosse County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $394,925. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
La Crosse County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.57% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
French Island has an estimated population of 4,235 and a median household income of $59,462, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
French Island's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Census & home facts
French Island data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,235
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$198,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$59,462
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$983
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.57%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$394,925
Census place type
CDP
County
La Crosse County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.02 sq mi
Census GEOID
5527875
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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What are houses worth in French Island, WI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in French Island at $198,200. La Crosse County's current median listing price runs $394,925, down about 2.5% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in French Island, WI?
For owner-occupied houses in French Island, Census ACS data shows a median value of $198,200. Active listing prices in La Crosse County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in French Island, WI?
French Island houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding La Crosse County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of French Island, WI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts French Island's population at approximately 4,235.
What's the median rent in French Island, WI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in French Island at approximately $983 per month.
What is the median household income in French Island, WI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in French Island at approximately $59,462.
Is the French Island housing market growing?
La Crosse County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.57% annual change in 2025.
Is French Island, WI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts French Island's median home value at about 3.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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