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La Grange

La Grange

Located in Cook County

$759,331 Average Value
$321 Average Price per Sq Ft
29 Homes For Sale

A cozy suburban village hugged by commuter routes

Decked out with a country club, a commuter rail station and a corridor of local businesses, La Grange is a place where people connect. Even residential areas encourage an element of community. “Houses are placed close together here, so it’s natural for neighbors to get to know each other here,” says Realtor Bryan Bomba of Christie’s International Real Estate. “The houses are aesthetically pleasing, too – the masonry, in particular.” That architectural appeal extends to the downtown area, where locally owned shops inhabit buildings dating as far back as the 1890s. “La Grange really has the perfect blend of both urban amenities and the quiet atmosphere found with suburban living,” says Shannon Kutchek, an award-winning realtor who’s been with Smothers Group at Compass for over 25 years. Tree-lined residential streets and proximity to park space rounds out the identity of La Grange, providing a degree of separation from the busy downtown atmosphere found 16 miles to the east in Chicago’s city center.

La Grange offers residents a dense suburban feel and access to bars, restaurants, and cafes.
La Grange offers residents a dense suburban feel and access to bars, restaurants, and cafes.
Members of La Grange Country Club can enjoy an 18-Hole Championship Golf Course.
Members of La Grange Country Club can enjoy an 18-Hole Championship Golf Course.
Meet with friends and enjoy a day out in La Grange, Illinois.
Meet with friends and enjoy a day out in La Grange, Illinois.
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Eclectic home styles, starting at $350k

La Grange’s residential streets are filled with an eclectic range of homes, enhancing the village's appeal. Styles include everything from Victorians and Tudors to Modern Traditional homes, American Foursquares and Colonial Revivals. Prices start at $350,000 for modest styles, like brick bungalows, but can extend up to $1.5 million for multi-story homes with renovated interiors. Abundant sidewalks and mature trees ensure that the village is accommodating to pedestrians. And while side yards may be on the slender side as Bomba mentions, most homes are set back on front lawns, creating distance from the sidewalk. Fenced backyards are common, too.

Tudor-style homes grace the La Grange streets.
Tudor-style homes grace the La Grange streets.
Dutch colonial-style homes can be found throughout La Grange.
Dutch colonial-style homes can be found throughout La Grange.
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Aviation and animation at Lyons Township High

Local students can attend one of the highly-rated La Grange public schools. Several of the elementary schools were deemed Blue Ribbon schools by the U.S. Department of Education. Ogden Avenue Elementary for example is a pre-kindergarten through 7th grade school that earns an A from Niche. Park Junior High also earns an A. Lyons Township High School provides its students with unique course offerings, including aviation, furniture making, animation and sustainable urban agriculture. It earns an A-plus from Niche.

Lyons Township High School enrolls teens in the area.
Lyons Township High School enrolls teens in the area.
Ogden Ave Elementary School serves students in grades K-5.
Ogden Ave Elementary School serves students in grades K-5.
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Sports facilities at Sedgwick Park

When it comes to recreation, Grange Country Club is a prominent fixture in the community. Members can use the golf course, tennis courts, pickleball courts and outdoor swimming pool, or have a meal at the club’s restaurant. Sports enthusiasts can also be found enjoying the facilities at the 23-acre Sedgwick Park. The park contains baseball diamonds, tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts and a picnic pavilion. La Grange is a rather green village, too, with forest preserves just a few blocks north. Salt Creek Woods Nature Preserve provides access to 16 miles of trails that wind alongside Salt Creek, past oak woodlands and restored prairies.

Little League games are a regular occurrence in Sedgwick Park in La Grange.
Little League games are a regular occurrence in Sedgwick Park in La Grange.
La Grange Country Club has paddle & tennis courts, a swimming pool, and multiple dining venues.
La Grange Country Club has paddle & tennis courts, a swimming pool, and multiple dining venues.
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Pubs and cafes in the dining scene

Many of the village's locally owned restaurants are concentrated on South La Grange Road. They tend to have a cozy, homey vibe that focuses on modern American cuisine. For instance, Blueberry Hill Café is a breakfast spot serving crowd-pleasers like avocado toast and Nutella crepes. Palmer Place is a reliable standby that’s been open since 1983, fulfilling the role of a community pub with hot eats and cool drinks. Continuing the theme of options in La Grange, residents can shop for groceries at Trader Joe’s, Mariano’s or Jewel-Osco. On Thursday afternoons between May and October, there’s also the option to visit the La Grange Farmers Market on Harris Avenue, which offers locally grown produce, baked goods, flowers and more.

Blueberry Hill Restaurant in downtown La Grange serves tempting nutella crepes.
Blueberry Hill Restaurant in downtown La Grange serves tempting nutella crepes.
Locals can find all of their grocery essentials at Trader Joes located in the downtown area.
Locals can find all of their grocery essentials at Trader Joes located in the downtown area.
Mak's House La Grange is located in the downtown area.
Mak's House La Grange is located in the downtown area.
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Train stations and expressways

Commuters have great options in La Grange. The village sits between the Tri-State Tollway and the Stevenson Expressway, plus there are multiple train stations on Hillgrove Avenue. La Grange also prides itself on having a leafy, small-town suburban feel, so the residential areas are certainly pedestrian-friendly. Car and bus traffic increases along South La Grange Road, which runs north-south through the village. This adds a busy quality to La Grange and increases noise levels close to the area.

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La Grange Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$532,000
Median Sale Price
$505,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$699,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$480,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$235,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
201
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$321

Area Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,237
Number of Homes for Sale
29
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,588
Significantly above the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,162
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,151
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
826
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Sep 21
    Open Sun 11AM - 1PM

    148 Sawyer Ave, La Grange, IL 60525

    $375,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,362 Sq Ft
    • 148 Sawyer Ave
    • New 6 days ago

    Located with a comfortable walk to downtown LaGrange stores and restaurants and LaGrange and Congress commuter train stations, this lovely home was renovated in 2018 with permits including a tear-off, new roof and new gutters, new garage siding and roof, new kitchen, 2 new bathrooms, partial new electric and new plumbing, new condenser, refurbished hardwood floors, approved and inspected by the

    Stana Vukajlovic Compass

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  • Saturday, Sep 20
    Open Sat 1PM - 3PM

    20 N Edgewood Ave, La Grange, IL 60525

    $849,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,700 Sq Ft
    • 20 N Edgewood Ave

    Completely renovated Mid-Century Modern home, professional designed & landscaped from top to bottom! Every inch has been updated: brand new kitchen and bathrooms (2025), new hardwood floors, interior and exterior fresh paint throughout the entire home, new roof (2024), new windows (2024), designer MCM wallpaper, updated electrical and plumbing, custom primary bedroom closet, additional storage

    Kate Newey Real Broker, LLC

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  • Saturday, Sep 20
    Open Sat 10AM - 12PM

    1001 S Brainard Ave, La Grange, IL 60525

    $795,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,147 Sq Ft
    • 1001 S Brainard Ave

    Welcome to your storybook gem! An ivy-draped, vintage Cape Cod full of historic charm, soulful character, and dreamy indoor-outdoor living. Set on a spacious corner lot across from the La Grange Country Club, this home offers four unique outdoor spaces, two fireplaces, and two sunrooms, inviting you to live in rhythm with the seasons. Inside, you'll find freshly painted walls on the first floor,

    Kate Newey Real Broker, LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

La Grange Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
15,773
Median Age
42
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$129,158
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$158,955

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
63.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®®

55 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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