City Report · KY

La Grange

Pop. 10,311·2nd most expensive in Kentucky·Rental market data updated monthly for La Grange, KY
Median rent (all units)
$2,114/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+17.8%
vs US Median
+$152
Rising (Monthly)
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La Grange · $2,114
More expensive than 65% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,114/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$85,000/yr
Local median income
$88,464/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using La Grange's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,370
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$2,050
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,370/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,114 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$25,368/yr
At $2,114/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +17.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

La Grange, KY is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 38.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,311
Median income
$88,464
Median age
34.8
Renters
22.5%
Age distribution
27%
23.3%
26.7%
14.2%
Under 1827%
18–3423.3%
35–5426.7%
55–648.8%
65+14.2%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
89.7%
White89.7%
Black1.9%
Hispanic7.9%
Asian1.1%
Education (25+)
23.6%
32.3%
38.4%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma23.6%
Some college32.3%
Bachelor's+38.4%
Housing tenure
77.5%
22.5%
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How La Grange, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,832 → $88,464
up 18.2%
Population
9,901 → 10,311
up 4.1%
Renter share
28.8% → 22.5%
-6.3 pts
Bachelor's+
34.4% → 38.4%
+4.0 pts
Median age
36.3 → 34.8
-1.5 yrs

Median household income rose from $74,832 to $88,464 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.2% shift. The population has grown by 4.1% since 2021, moving from about 9,901 residents to roughly 10,311. Renters now make up 22.5% of households, compared with 28.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 38.4% of adults here, versus 34.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in La Grange is $2,114/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,030/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,370/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,130/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,770/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($88,464/yr), La Grange 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 an affordable city for renters?

La Grange is considered affordable for renters. At $2,114/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($88,464/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. La Grange falls comfortably within that range.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,114/mo in La Grange. The local median household income is $88,464/yr, meaning the typical La Grange household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in La Grange?

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

How does La Grange rent compare to other cities in Kentucky?

La Grange is one of the pricier cities in Kentucky for rent, ranking #2 out of 36 tracked cities at $2,114/mo.

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

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than La Grange ($2,114/mo): Jeffersonville ($1,301/mo), Louisville ($1,362/mo), Shelbyville ($1,608/mo).

What percentage of La Grange residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.5% of La Grange households are renters, while 77.5% are owner-occupied. La Grange leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does La Grange rent compare to the national average?

La Grange's median rent of $2,114/mo is $152 (8%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Kentucky, it ranks #2 out of 36 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,114/mo, rent takes ~29% of La Grange's median household income ($88,464/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4%
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