At a Glance
Median Income
$91,635
$37,756 per capita
Home Value
$362,700
Zillow: $433,421
Median Rent
$1,213/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
250/100K
1,250/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
316 sunny days/yr
How La Salle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Salle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Salle a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Salle residents earn a median household income of $91,635 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,756. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Salle is $362,700 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,421. Median rent is $1,213/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
La Salle reports 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,250/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.8% of adults in La Salle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Salle has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,119
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density3,183/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,635
Per Capita$37,756
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277
Housing
A
Home Value$362,700
Rent$1,213
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$433,421
Housing Units987
Rent Burden34.3%
Crime
F
Violent250/100K
Property1,250/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault250/100K
Burglary458/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain14.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,685 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in La Salle was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.