At a Glance
Median Income
$154,556
$77,217 per capita
Home Value
$582,600
Zillow: $618,842
Median Rent
$1,679/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
1,050/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.5%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Grange a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Grange residents earn a median household income of $154,556 , which is 106% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $77,217. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Grange is $582,600 , 107% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $618,842. Median rent is $1,679/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
La Grange reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,050/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
65.5% of adults in La Grange hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Grange has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population15,999
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density6,324/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$154,556
Per Capita$77,217
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$582,600
Rent$1,679
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$618,842
Housing Units6,061
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property1,050/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault39/100K
Burglary130/100K
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation648 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.5%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+28.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries188
Did You Know?
La Grange was founded in 1830.
The median home in La Grange was built in 1951.
11.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
27.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.
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