Living in La Grande, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Grande · Census data 2020–2024
La Grande has 13,058 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $58,427 (30% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $278,700, the median rent is $968/month.
La Grande at a glance
- Population
- 13,058
- Median age
- 32.9State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $58,427State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $278,700State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $968/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 51.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.8%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is La Grande a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in La Grande
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Grande the median home value is $278,700, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $968 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,503 a month in housing costs.
La Grande median household income
The median household income in La Grande is $58,427 and the income per person is $32,892. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in La Grande: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,826
- Owner-occupied
- 51.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.9%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.29
La Grande demographics
- Population
- 13,058
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 5,538
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Grande ›
Education in La Grande
26.8% of adults 25 and older in La Grande have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Grande
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 9.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
La Grande vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grande | 13,058 | $58,427 | $278,700 | $968 |
| Island City | 1,145 | $66,563 | $295,100 | $950 |
| Imbler | 189 | $66,250 | $275,000 | — |
| Summerville | 106 | $120,417 | $275,000 | — |
| Union | 2,290 | $65,047 | $231,400 | $891 |
| Cove | 651 | $82,500 | $328,000 | $1,390 |
| Elgin | 1,549 | $57,750 | $191,300 | $992 |
| North Powder | 563 | $52,273 | $142,200 | $815 |
| Haines | 209 | $49,896 | $111,500 | $817 |
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What is the median household income in La Grande, OR?
The median household income in La Grande is $58,427, 30% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in La Grande?
The median home value in La Grande is $278,700, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in La Grande?
The median gross rent in La Grande is $968 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is La Grande, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
What is the median age in La Grande?
The median age in La Grande is 32.9 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in La Grande?
The average commute to work in La Grande is 13 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Grande?
The unemployment rate in La Grande is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Grande?
26.8% of adults in La Grande 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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