La Grange, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan Area

La Grange is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 10,188. Residents earn $86,222 per year, which is 15% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
10,188 Population 1,411/sq mi density
$86,222 Median Income $39,593 per capita
$268,000 Home Value $386,840 Zillow
$1,192 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
154 Violent Crime/100K 1,436 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$86,222 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$268,000 home value, $1,192/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K (59% below avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,222
15% higher than US avg
Home Value $268,000
5% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 154/100K
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 38.9%
15% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,192
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

How La Grange Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population10,188
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,411/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,222
Per Capita$39,593
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$3,011M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$268,000
Rent$1,192
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$386,840

Crime

F
Violent154/100K
Property1,436/100K
Murder11.9/100K
Assault47/100K
Burglary225/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain52.9 in/yr
Elevation761 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.9%
High School+92.3%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Libraries3

Is La Grange a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Grange receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. La Grange offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in La Grange is $86,222, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in La Grange is $268,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,192 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in La Grange is below the national average at 154 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,436 per 100,000, 27% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 38.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

La Grange experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

La Grange has a population of 10,188 with a density of 1,411 people per square mile. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.6%), with 3.2% Black.

Population

10,188
Total Population
1,411
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
7.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

La Grange vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.6%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.4%
67% below US avg

Social Characteristics

La Grange vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Grange is $86,222, which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: La Grange vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,222
15% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,593
Avg Weekly Wage$1,311
IRS Avg AGI$122,342

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,480
County GDP$3,011M

Business (County)

Restaurants81
Healthcare162
Retail108
Manufacturing41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,979
71% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Work from Home8.4%

Walkability

The median home value in La Grange is $268,000, 5% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,192 (2% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $386,840.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$268,000
5% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$386,840
Median List Price$350,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$350,450
$/Sq Ft$172
Homes Sold13
Sale-to-List Ratio98.9%
Price Drops16.7%
Inventory30

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,192
2% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,979
71% above US avg
Effective Rate2.23%

Health Metrics: La Grange vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Premature Death5,389/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access92.0%
Healthcare Facilities162
La Grange has a violent crime rate of 154 per 100,000 residents, 59% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,436 per 100,000 (27% below US avg). The murder rate is 11.9 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: La Grange vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent154.3/100K
59% below US avg
Murder11.9/100K
88% above US avg
Rape47.5/100K
Robbery47.5/100K
Assault47.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,436.0/100K
27% below US avg
Burglary225.5/100K
Theft1,163.1/100K
Vehicle Theft47.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
La Grange has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.9 inches
39% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²)
Population Density1,411/sq mi
Coordinates38.3973°N, 85.3768°W
County FIPS21185
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 38.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.3%
D 37.7%

Winner: Republican by 22.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+38.9%
15% above US avg
High School+92.3%
School Test Score5.50
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,411/sq mi
Total Area7.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities162
Restaurants81
Retail Stores108

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Work from Home8.4%

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