At a Glance
Median Income
$41,491
$30,860 per capita
Home Value
$175,600
Zillow: $231,995
Median Rent
$1,038/mo
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
404/100K
5,769/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
323 sunny days/yr
How LaGrange Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows LaGrange's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is LaGrange a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
LaGrange residents earn a median household income of $41,491 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,860. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,831 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in LaGrange is $175,600 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,995. Median rent is $1,038/month, with 35.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
LaGrange reports 404 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,769/100K. The murder rate is 9.8/100K.
Education
25.2% of adults in LaGrange hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
LaGrange has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population31,479
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density744/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,491
Per Capita$30,860
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$5,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089
Housing
A
Home Value$175,600
Rent$1,038
Ownership37.7%
Zillow$231,995
Housing Units13,586
Rent Burden35.1%
Crime
F
Violent404/100K
Property5,769/100K
Murder9.8/100K
Assault202/100K
Burglary1,196/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,478/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation745 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries2
Did You Know?
LaGrange was founded in 1828.
The median home in LaGrange was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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