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La Grange, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Zoe S.

Most overrated things about La Grange

Hey everyone, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $154,556 in La Grange. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Let me know your thoughts. Property taxes are...

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Caroline Baker

Is La Grange good for remote workers?

Hey, I've been here for 12 years and The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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atl_silas

Housing in La Grange compared to Atlanta

With a population of 15,999, La Grange is a small town. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $154,556, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating...

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Thomas C.

Best kept secrets of La Grange, IL

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2016. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $154,556 in La Grange. Median household income is $154,556, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is excit...

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Everly W.

Weekend activities in La Grange?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Thanks for reading.

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raised_joshua60

Just moved to La Grange, any tips?

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -La Grange sits at 64.8 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 15,999, La Grange is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 15,999 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -s...

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Caroline Baker

How are the schools in La Grange?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and Household incomes average around $154,556 in La Grange. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fa...

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Zoe Sanchez

La Grange in the winter -how bad?

I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,679/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $582,600, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 15,999 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years...

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charlottemind2020

Living in La Grange -the reality

First post here. I relocated for work and Median household income is $154,556, which feels pretty solid for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly g...

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Weston Mendoza

Moving to La Grange for work -advice?

Crime rate is something to consider -La Grange sits at 64.8 per 100K. With a population of 15,999, La Grange is a small town. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Let me know your thoughts. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is...

3 replies 9 upvotes moving
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