At a Glance
Median Income
$48,333
$34,987 per capita
Home Value
$366,700
Zillow: $147,553
Violent Crime
658/100K
3,947/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Grange residents earn a median household income of $48,333 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,987. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 823 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Grange is $366,700 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,553. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
La Grange reports 658 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,947/100K.
Education
38.3% of adults in La Grange hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Grange has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population52
Median Age68.5 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans49.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,333
Per Capita$34,987
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$2,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098
Housing
C
Home Value$366,700
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$147,553
Housing Units70
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent658/100K
Property3,947/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation537 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute42 min
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in La Grange was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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