At a Glance
Median Income
$119,115
$58,038 per capita
Home Value
$427,800
Zillow: $463,501
Median Rent
$1,423/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
611/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.7%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How La Grange Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Grange Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Grange Park 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 Park residents earn a median household income of $119,115 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,038. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% 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 Park is $427,800 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $463,501. Median rent is $1,423/month, with 30.5% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
La Grange Park reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 611/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
59.7% of adults in La Grange Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Grange Park 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
Population13,227
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density5,931/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,115
Per Capita$58,038
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$427,800
Rent$1,423
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$463,501
Housing Units5,597
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent45/100K
Property611/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault38/100K
Burglary91/100K
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation629 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.7%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+25.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries188
Did You Know?
The median home in La Grange Park was built in 1956.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.2% 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.