At a Glance
Median Income
$54,246
$28,390 per capita
Home Value
$109,500
Zillow: $174,202
Median Rent
$1,011/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.2% smoking rate
How LaSalle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows LaSalle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is LaSalle a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
LaSalle residents earn a median household income of $54,246 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,390. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 165 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in LaSalle is $109,500 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,202. Median rent is $1,011/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
13.6% of adults in LaSalle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
LaSalle has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,471
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density702/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,246
Per Capita$28,390
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,339
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,500
Rent$1,011
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$174,202
Housing Units4,441
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation579 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
LaSalle was founded in 1838.
The median home in LaSalle was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.