Illinois
LaSalle is a small city in Illinois with a population of 9,471. Residents earn $54,246 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, LaSalle receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. LaSalle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in LaSalle is $54,246, 28% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in LaSalle is $109,500, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,011 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
LaSalle experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 28.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 87.3% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.7% |
| 5% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,246 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,390 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,339 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,934 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 165 |
| County GDP | $428M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,588 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.19% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $109,500 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $134,500 |
| Median List Price | $134,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $139 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.9% |
| Price Drops | 22.7% |
| Inventory | 22 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,011 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,588 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.19% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,768/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 579 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 702/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3352°N, 89.0972°W |
| County FIPS | 17155 |
Winner: Republican by 22.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.6% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.19 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 702/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |