Below Average CostVery SafeEDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 03
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La Grange is a small town of 68 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $59,375
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
La Grange stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether La Grange is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All La Grange city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.4
La Grange's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in La Grange costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
La Grange, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
93.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
La Grange's violent crime rate is 231.0 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
231.0 /100k
Property Crime
581.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
La Grange is served primarily by EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 03.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
La Grange, TN
National Avg
School District
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 03
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
4.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
La Grange sees average highs of 50.0°F in January
and 91.1°F in July,
with 57.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
La Grange's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes La Grange roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
La Grange's violent crime rate is 231.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 581.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in La Grange are operated by EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 03.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.7:1. 41.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
La Grange, TN has a population of 68, a median household income of $59,375, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
La Grange averages 50.0°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.8 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
La Grange, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38046.
The population of La Grange, Tennessee is 68 with a median age of 66.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in La Grange: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $59,375, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare La Grange side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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