Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
La Grande
La Grande, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$524
Population
13,641
Renter Mix
46% Rent
The breathtaking scenery of eastern Oregon right in your backyard
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Tucked away in the northeast corner of Oregon, the city of La Grande offers a charming small-city lifestyle with the region’s untamed landscape at your fingertips. Living in La Grande allows you to bask in the natural glory of the Wallowa Mountains, aka “Little Switzerland;” the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and the Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway attract sightseers from around the world, and you’ll be one of the lucky few who get to enjoy the stunning landscape every day. The city is also home to Eastern Oregon University, whose campus near the center of town serves nearly 4,000 students. With easy access to Interstate 84, you can always make a quick day trip to nearby cities like Kennewick, or longer excursions to Boise or Portland.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,978
Average: $67,831
Education
3,101
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,162
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
La Grande has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in La Grande, OR is $465 for a studio, $524 for one bedroom, and $715 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Grande has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$524/month
614 Sq Ft
House
$1,758/month
1,442 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly La Grande, OR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
419 Students
Public
Grades K-5
256 Students
Public
Grades K
106 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
480 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
647 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Hilgard Junction State Park
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.