Living in La Grange, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Grange · Census data 2020–2024
La Grange has 2,756 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $48,078 (34% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $83,800, the median rent is $735/month.
La Grange at a glance
- Population
- 2,756
- Median age
- 35.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $48,078State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $83,800State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $735/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 46.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is La Grange a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 14.7%; a poverty rate of 32%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in La Grange
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Grange the median home value is $83,800, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,302 a month in housing costs.
La Grange median household income
The median household income in La Grange is $48,078 and the income per person is $24,313. 32% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in La Grange: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,165
- Owner-occupied
- 46.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.9%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.55
La Grange demographics
- Population
- 2,756
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 1,075
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Grange ›
Education in La Grange
11.8% of adults 25 and older in La Grange have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Grange
- Unemployment rate
- 14.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
La Grange vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange | 2,756 | $48,078 | $83,800 | $735 |
| Walnut Creek | 1,422 | $166,250 | $468,700 | $1,788 |
| New Hope | 1,487 | $58,667 | $162,800 | — |
| Elroy | 3,251 | $63,238 | $133,100 | $1,005 |
| Jackson Heights | 794 | $39,403 | $133,500 | $793 |
| Kinston | 19,505 | $36,878 | $119,300 | $867 |
| Goldsboro | 34,383 | $48,540 | $200,400 | $971 |
| Snow Hill | 2,438 | $31,629 | $135,700 | $696 |
| Deep Run | 662 | $54,602 | $73,400 | $780 |
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What is the median household income in La Grange, NC?
The median household income in La Grange is $48,078, 34% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $83,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in La Grange?
The median gross rent in La Grange is $735 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is La Grange, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 14.7%; a poverty rate of 32%.
What is the median age in La Grange?
The median age in La Grange is 35.3 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in La Grange?
The average commute to work in La Grange is 21 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Grange?
The unemployment rate in La Grange is 14.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Grange?
11.8% 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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