Living in La Grande, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Grande · Census data 2020–2024
La Grande has 288 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $250,001 (155% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $1,067,100.
La Grande is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Grande at a glance
- Population
- 288
- Median age
- 44State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $1,067,100State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is La Grande a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 155% higher than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 89% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
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 $1,067,100, 221% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
La Grande median household income
The median household income in La Grande is $250,001 and the income per person is $55,000. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in La Grande: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 74
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 3.89
La Grande demographics
- Population
- 288
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 32.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 74
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Grande ›
Education in La Grande
7.7% of adults 25 and older in La Grande have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Grande
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 83.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
La Grande vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grande | 288 | $250,001 | $1,067,100 | — |
| Eatonville | 2,850 | $114,688 | $431,000 | $979 |
| Clear Lake | 1,271 | $95,882 | $788,500 | $1,699 |
| Ashford | 319 | $113,686 | $357,700 | — |
| South Creek | 2,191 | $84,759 | $610,600 | — |
| McKenna | 669 | $92,667 | $539,800 | — |
| Graham | 35,079 | $116,862 | $516,700 | $2,095 |
| Elk Plain | 14,276 | $107,313 | $473,500 | $2,172 |
| Roy | 735 | $98,750 | $442,600 | $2,227 |
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What is the median household income in La Grande, WA?
The median household income in La Grande is $250,001, 155% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $1,067,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is La Grande, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 155% higher than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 89% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in La Grande?
The median age in La Grande is 44 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in La Grande?
The average commute to work in La Grande is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Grande?
The unemployment rate in La Grande is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Grande?
7.7% 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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