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La Grange, TX


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La Grange, Texas

La Grange, Texas, in Fayette county, is 57 miles SE of Austin, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 4,478 people lived in La Grange.

The People and Families of La Grange

In La Grange, about 52% of adults are married.

Approximately 26% of La Grange is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of La Grange.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, La Grange had a median family income of $39,718.

Political Inclinations

La Grange residents donated more money ($2,600) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

La Grange Housing

An estimated 65% of living spaces in La Grange are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In La Grange, 95% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in La Grange; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyLa Grange Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 11%La Grange Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%La Grange Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 18%La Grange Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of La Grange, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women68
Well-Paid Single Men67
Age of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Male Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size52
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Rents66
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Property Taxes55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime68

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