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La Grange Park

Pop. 13,447·81st most expensive in Illinois·Rental market data updated monthly for La Grange Park, IL
Median rent (all units)
$1,751/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$214
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La Grange Park · $1,751
More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
17% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,751/mo, rent takes about 17% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
Local median income
$120,408/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using La Grange Park's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,420
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,710
3 BR
$2,200
4 BR+
$2,580
Research median
$1,710/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,012/yr
At $1,751/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

La Grange Park, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 57.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,447
Median income
$120,408
Median age
44
Renters
27.8%
Age distribution
24.1%
13.2%
30.3%
21.1%
Under 1824.1%
18–3413.2%
35–5430.3%
55–6411.3%
65+21.1%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
79.4%
16.3%
White79.4%
Black3.9%
Hispanic16.3%
Asian2.8%
Education (25+)
16.6%
21.8%
57.3%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma16.6%
Some college21.8%
Bachelor's+57.3%
Housing tenure
72.2%
27.8%
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How La Grange Park, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$102,034 → $120,408
up 18.0%
Population
13,501 → 13,447
down 0.4%
Renter share
26.5% → 27.8%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
60.5% → 57.3%
-3.2 pts
Median age
40.6 → 44
+3.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in La Grange Park, IL now reports about $120,408, up from $102,034 in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 60.5% to 57.3%.

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La Grange Park rent by bedroom count

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About renting in La Grange Park, IL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in La Grange Park is $1,751/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,420/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,710/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,510/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,200/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($120,408/yr), La Grange Park ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is La Grange Park an affordable city for renters?

La Grange Park is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,751/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($120,408/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. La Grange Park falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in La Grange Park?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,751/mo in La Grange Park. The local median household income is $120,408/yr, meaning the typical La Grange Park household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in La Grange Park?

Rent in La Grange Park has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does La Grange Park rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

La Grange Park is middle-of-the-pack for Illinois for rent, ranking #81 out of 142 tracked cities at $1,751/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than La Grange Park?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than La Grange Park ($1,751/mo): Broadview ($1,343/mo), Maywood ($1,424/mo), Forest Park ($1,620/mo).

What percentage of La Grange Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.8% of La Grange Park households are renters, while 72.2% are owner-occupied. La Grange Park leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does La Grange Park rent compare to the national average?

La Grange Park's median rent of $1,751/mo is $214 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #81 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,751/mo, rent takes ~17% of La Grange Park's median household income ($120,408/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.95%
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