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Lagrange, IN


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Lagrange, Indiana

Lagrange, Indiana, in La Grange county, is 29 miles E of Elkhart, Indiana (center to center) and 96 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. There are 2,919 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Lagrange

In Lagrange, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lagrange had a median family income of $39,038.

Political Inclinations

Lagrange folks tended to give their money ($200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Lagrange Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Lagrange that were owner-occupied was 61%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town.

Commuting

In Lagrange, 91% of commuters drive to work. Lagrange offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the town is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Lagrange strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyLagrange Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Lagrange Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Lagrange, IN

Comparing Lagrange to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women65
Senior Citizens68
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income53
People in Middle Class or Better42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Affordability of Rents57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built34
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