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La Grange, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
La Grange, CA
At a Glance
How La Grange Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Grange's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is La Grange a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
La Grange residents earn a median household income of $20,156 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,870. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 66.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Grange is $189,100 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,086. Median rent is $775/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
La Grange reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,267/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in La Grange hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Grange has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.