Living in La Grange, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Grange · Census data 2020–2024
La Grange has 15,998 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $159,929 (92% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $594,300, the median rent is $1,856/month.
La Grange at a glance
- Population
- 15,998
- Median age
- 40.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $159,929State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $594,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,856/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 81.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is La Grange a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 92% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 126% 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
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Grange the median home value is $594,300, 79% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,856 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,622 a month in housing costs.
La Grange median household income
The median household income in La Grange is $159,929 and the income per person is $79,689. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in La Grange: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,196
- Owner-occupied
- 81.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.5%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.71
La Grange demographics
- Population
- 15,998
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 5,816
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Grange ›
Education in La Grange
67.2% of adults 25 and older in La Grange have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 29.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Grange
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 28.6%
- Drive alone
- 55.3%
- Public transit
- 10%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
La Grange vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange | 15,998 | $159,929 | $594,300 | $1,856 |
| Western Springs | 13,446 | $230,255 | $739,400 | $2,006 |
| La Grange Park | 13,447 | $120,408 | $439,800 | $1,442 |
| McCook | 268 | $62,375 | $332,100 | $1,295 |
| Brookfield | 19,331 | $110,295 | $332,400 | $1,414 |
| Countryside | 6,267 | $80,968 | $324,700 | $1,180 |
| Hinsdale | 17,175 | $250,001 | $1,053,700 | $1,924 |
| Lyons | 10,339 | $70,993 | $257,300 | $1,198 |
| Hodgkins | 1,597 | $62,417 | $45,800 | $1,050 |
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What is the median household income in La Grange, IL?
The median household income in La Grange is $159,929, 92% 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?
The median home value in La Grange is $594,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in La Grange?
The median gross rent in La Grange is $1,856 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is La Grange, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 92% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 126% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in La Grange?
The median age in La Grange is 40.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in La Grange?
The average commute to work in La Grange is 29 minutes; 28.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Grange?
The unemployment rate in La Grange is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Grange?
67.2% of adults in La Grange 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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