Lagrange, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · LaGrange County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,770 Population 1,547/sq mi density
$51,786 Median Income $28,968 per capita
$124,000 Home Value $294,697 Zillow
$752 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
73 Violent Crime/100K 511 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,786 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $752/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lagrange, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,786
31% below
$28,968 per capita
Home Value
$124,000
56% below
Zillow: $294,697
Median Rent
$752/mo
35% below
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
73/100K
81% below
511/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
69%
Home Value
44%
Rent
65%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
183%
Crime
19%
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 $51,786 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,968. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,037 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lagrange is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,697. Median rent is $752/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Lagrange reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 511/100K.

Education

10.1% of adults in Lagrange hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lagrange has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,770
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density1,547/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,786
Per Capita$28,968
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$2,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$752
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$294,697
Housing Units1,242
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent73/100K
Property511/100K

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,290/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation918 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute16 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Lagrange was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.