Why Live in La Grange Park
La Grange Park, established in 1892, is a thriving suburb with a population of 13,000. The neighborhood features a mix of ranch-style, bi-level, and split-level homes, often with tan brick facades, as well as larger colonial builds. Streets are laid out in a grid pattern, lined with tree-covered sidewalks and well-landscaped yards. Children attend highly rated schools, including Ogden Avenue Elementary School, Park Junior High School, and Lyons Township High School, known for its award-winning radio station and successful swim team. Major thoroughfares like Route 45 provide easy access to essential amenities, and the neighborhood is 15 miles from downtown Chicago, with public transportation options available. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive green spaces, including the 250-acre Salt Creek Woods Nature Preserve and Bemis Woods, which features trails and a zipline course. Local attractions include the La Grange Park Antique Mall, Posto 31 Italian restaurant, and the Hop District Community Brewing Company. For shopping needs, residents can visit the nearby Jewel-Osco. The neighborhood is also close to Brookfield Zoo, known for its innovative exhibits. La Grange Park is 11 miles from Midway International Airport and 5 miles from UChicago Medicine Advent Health Hinsdale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Grange Park a good place to live?
La Grange Park is a good place to live. La Grange Park is considered car-dependent and bikeable. La Grange Park is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. La Grange Park has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.3 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $132,792 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 60.6% of residents. A majority of residents in La Grange Park are home owners, with 27.1% of residents renting and 72.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving La Grange Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
La Grange Park neighborhood guide.
Is La Grange Park, IL a safe neighborhood?
La Grange Park, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in La Grange Park?
The median home price in La Grange Park is $599,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $119,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,100 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $133K a year to afford the median home price in La Grange Park. The average household income in La Grange Park is $133K.
What are the best public schools in La Grange Park?
The best public schools that serve La Grange Park are:
What are the best private schools in La Grange Park?
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Are home prices dropping in La Grange Park?
Yes, home prices in La Grange Park are down 14% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in La Grange Park, IL
On average, homes in La Grange Park, IL sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in La Grange Park, IL over the last 12 months is $397,500, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$397,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$610,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$449,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$200,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$107,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$373
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Last 12 months Home Sales
93
Median List Price
$599,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%