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La Grande, OR Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Eli F.

What surprised you most about La Grande?

Curious what people think. The median home value here is around $244,200, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $244,200 on average. Rent is about $970/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse....

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parker_native

Best kept secrets of La Grande, OR

Hi all, I'm a 30-year-old electrician and It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Eli F.

La Grande vs Albuquerque -which is better?

Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and It's a a small town city with about 13,059 people. Rent is about $970/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families en...

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Connor H.

Rent vs buy in La Grande -what makes sense?

First post here. I'm originally from Houston and Homes are going for about $244,200 on average. You can expect to pay around $970 for rent here. Rent is about $970/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I w...

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Connor H.

Biggest downsides of living in La Grande?

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $56,409 in La Grande. The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be great.

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Connor H.

Best hidden gems in La Grande

So, Just moved here 17 months ago and It's a a small town city with about 13,059 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Grace Ward

Cost of living reality check -La Grande

I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $244,200, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 13,059, La Grande is a small town. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 13,059 people. Property taxes are high but you g...

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Connor H.

Top 5 things I love about La Grande

Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider -La Grande sits at 105.3 per 100K. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $970 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has ...

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Evan T.

Is La Grande walkable?

Hello, Homes are going for about $244,200 on average. You can expect to pay around $970 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Let me know your thou...

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