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La Grange Park, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles W of Berwyn, Illinois (center to center) and 11 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is located in the Chicago metropolitan area. La Grange Park has a population of 13,295.
In La Grange Park, about 58% of adults are married.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in La Grange Park, in comparison to similar villages. You'll feel comfortable in the village if you're 65 since the village is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, La Grange Park had a median family income of $76,441. People in La Grange Park generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in La Grange Park than most places. The village enjoys an educated population. In La Grange Park, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in La Grange Park. This village has lots of successful singles.
Residents of La Grange Park gave more campaign money ($8,505) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 71% of the housing units in La Grange Park. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In La Grange Park, 83% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the village, try the public transportation system.
La Grange Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing La Grange Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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