At a Glance
Median Income
$56,409
$29,491 per capita
Home Value
$244,200
Zillow: $301,372
Median Rent
$970/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
255/100K
2,708/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
15.2% smoking rate
How La Grande Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Grande's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Grande a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Grande residents earn a median household income of $56,409 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,491. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,534 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Grande is $244,200 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,372. Median rent is $970/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
La Grande reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,708/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in La Grande hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Grande has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population13,059
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density2,839/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,409
Per Capita$29,491
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$4,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
A
Home Value$244,200
Rent$970
Ownership50.4%
Zillow$301,372
Housing Units5,664
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent255/100K
Property2,708/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,639/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain17.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,774 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute13 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries12
Did You Know?
La Grande was founded in 1861.
The median home in La Grande was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.