La Grange

La Grange's historic downtown area from a birds eye view.
The Metra train allows La Grange residents to get around with ease.
The historic clock is a landmark in downtown La Grange.
A cyclist enjoys a ride in Salt Creek Woods Nature Preserve.
Salt Creek and a bridge.

La Grange, IL Area Guide

One of Chicago’s most attractive suburbs has amenities galore

Upscale Great Schools Small Business Family-Friendly Commuter

The village of Brookfield is small but the allure of living here could rival a city. This award-winning town has great schools, a thriving economy, and a bustling downtown with shops, restaurants, and special events. The schools are known for performing well while the high school has been nationally recognized. The economy is primarily made of small businesses and headquarter offices for manufacturing establishments. Many of the neighborhoods are filled with high-end homes and well-preserved houses that reflect 19th and 20th century architectural styles.

A boring moment is rare in La Grange. There are several beautiful parks in and around town for residents to enjoy. Special events fill the town calendar throughout the year and even bring in visitors from surrounding cities. The Pet Parade encourages the health and care of animals in metropolitan Chicago while Endless Summer is a three-day event jam packed with carnival rides, live music, food, and fireworks. Most of these events take place in La Grange’s prize-winning downtown. The downtown area has a wide variety of restaurants and shops. On Fridays and Saturday complimentary valet is available for all guests. For entertainment, catch a film at the La Grange Theater, a renovated 1925 cinema complete with an old-school marquee.

Of course, with all of these perks La Grange is very family-friendly. The village is also a great location for parents or anyone who has to commute to work. The Chicago Loop, O’Hare International Airport, and Midway Airport are only 30 minutes away while there are multiple train stations in town as well.

Explore the City

The historic clock is a landmark in downtown La Grange.

A cyclist enjoys a ride in Salt Creek Woods Nature Preserve.

Salt Creek and a bridge.

Escape into nature on the trail at Salt Creek.

Historic buildings with shops and restaurants make up downtown La Grange, IL.

La Grange offers plenty of classic charm with suburban comfort.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in La Grange, IL is $2,127 for a studio, $1,822 for one bedroom, $2,110 for two bedrooms, and $4,147 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Grange has decreased by -2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,822/month
724 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly La Grange, IL is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

74 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

56 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Wm F Gurrie Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Lyons Twp High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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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.