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La Grange Park, IL


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La Grange Park, Illinois

Introduction to La Grange Park, Illinois

La Grange Park, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles W of Berwyn, Illinois 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.

La Grange Park History

There is a very unusual story behind the incorporation of La Grange Park. It was essentially a small rural area in the 1890s when a stone mason, Pete Swanson, decided to make extra money for himself by setting up an illegal tavern in his house. He went on with his plans, but the residents of the area became tired of his activities and decided to move ahead with incorporation. After incorporation the residents would be able to regulate the sale of alcohol, and control development of the community. La Grange Park was incorporated in 1892.

La Grange Park and nearby Attractions

  • Brookfield Zoo
  • Graue Mill and Museum
  • Unity Temple
  • Ernest Hemingway Museum
  • Cernan Earth & Space Center
  • Bernis Woods

Things To Do In La Grange Park

The area around La Grange Park has facilities for a range of recreational activities. The nearby forest preserve is a great place to go hiking and observe the beauty of nature. The area also has two popular golf courses which would satisfy all golfers from amateurs to professionals.

La Grange Park Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is the closest major airport.

La Grange Park Higher Education

Elmhurst College, Triton College, Morton College and Wilbur Wright College are some institutions that provide facilities for higher education around La Grange Park.

High Points

La Grange Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%La Grange Park Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%La Grange Park Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%La Grange Park Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%La Grange Park College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%La Grange Park Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%La Grange Park People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%La Grange Park Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of La Grange Park, IL

Comparing La Grange Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Racial Diversity68
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Rents22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Affordability of Property Taxes22
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