Living in La Grange Park, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Grange Park · Census data 2020–2024
La Grange Park has 13,447 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $120,408 (44% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $439,800, the median rent is $1,442/month.
La Grange Park at a glance
- Population
- 13,447
- Median age
- 44State: 39
- Median household income
- $120,408State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $439,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,442/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 72.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is La Grange Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 67% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in La Grange Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Grange Park the median home value is $439,800, 32% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,442 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,620 a month in housing costs.
La Grange Park median household income
The median household income in La Grange Park is $120,408 and the income per person is $59,540. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in La Grange Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,629
- Owner-occupied
- 72.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.8%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.47
La Grange Park demographics
- Population
- 13,447
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 5,285
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Grange Park ›
Education in La Grange Park
57.3% of adults 25 and older in La Grange Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 27.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Grange Park
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.6%
- Drive alone
- 60.8%
- Public transit
- 5.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
La Grange Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange Park | 13,447 | $120,408 | $439,800 | $1,442 |
| Brookfield | 19,331 | $110,295 | $332,400 | $1,414 |
| Westchester | 16,436 | $98,954 | $327,300 | $1,794 |
| La Grange | 15,998 | $159,929 | $594,300 | $1,856 |
| Broadview | 7,896 | $64,697 | $252,200 | $1,099 |
| Western Springs | 13,446 | $230,255 | $739,400 | $2,006 |
| North Riverside | 7,249 | $77,170 | $297,800 | $1,301 |
| McCook | 268 | $62,375 | $332,100 | $1,295 |
| Riverside | 9,039 | $153,686 | $491,400 | $1,484 |
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What is the median household income in La Grange Park, IL?
The median household income in La Grange Park is $120,408, 44% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in La Grange Park?
The median home value in La Grange Park is $439,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in La Grange Park?
The median gross rent in La Grange Park is $1,442 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is La Grange Park, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 67% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in La Grange Park?
The median age in La Grange Park is 44 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in La Grange Park?
The average commute to work in La Grange Park is 29 minutes; 23.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Grange Park?
The unemployment rate in La Grange Park is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Grange Park?
57.3% of adults in La Grange Park have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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