At a Glance
Median Income
$86,222
$39,593 per capita
Home Value
$268,000
Zillow: $386,840
Median Rent
$1,192/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
110/100K
1,729/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.9%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
290 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+
3.7 / 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 $86,222 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,593. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,480 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Grange is $268,000 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,840. Median rent is $1,192/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
La Grange reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,729/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.9% of adults in La Grange hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population10,188
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,411/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,222
Per Capita$39,593
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$3,011M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,311
Housing
A+
Home Value$268,000
Rent$1,192
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$386,840
Housing Units3,972
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent110/100K
Property1,729/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault55/100K
Burglary297/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death5,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain52.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation761 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.9%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
La Grange was founded in 1840.
The median home in La Grange was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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