At a Glance
Median Income
$84,943
$38,170 per capita
Home Value
$243,800
Zillow: $294,395
Median Rent
$968/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
51/100K
509/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
LaGrange residents earn a median household income of $84,943 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,170. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,969 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in LaGrange is $243,800 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,395. Median rent is $968/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
LaGrange reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 509/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in LaGrange hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
LaGrange has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,736
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,403/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,943
Per Capita$38,170
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$15,029M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,800
Rent$968
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$294,395
Housing Units970
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent51/100K
Property509/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,275/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation823 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in LaGrange was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.