La Grange Park

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La Grange Park, IL Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,474

Population

14,591

Renter Mix

27% Rent

This popular Illinois suburb nestles up to incredible parks and trails

Suburban Family-Friendly Park-Like Nature Commuter Community

The Cook County suburb of La Grange Park offers renters a mix of classic suburban traits: ranch-style homes, wide tree-lined streets, and an overall family-friendly feel. What you’ll also find on the neighborhood’s northern and western sides are a collection of wooded areas set along the charming Salt Creek.

Set within La Grange Park is a number of highly-rated schools accessible on foot, not to mention a small collection of great eateries like the Italian restaurant Mattone and Bill’s Place, a classic fast-food joint. Nearby, Brookfield houses an incredible, albeit small, zoo and more well-maintained green space. Commuting from La Grange Park is easy thanks to the system of Interstates and highways that intersect nearby. Chicago is even accessible via train and bus.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$105,788

Average: $132,107

Education

6,545

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

7,178

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

44 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

22%

Housing Distribution

La Grange Park has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in La Grange Park, IL is $1,474 for one bedroom, and $1,557 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Grange Park has increased by 4.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,474/month
761 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in La Grange Park, IL

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Forest Road Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

449 Students

Brook Park Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

876 Students

Barnsdale Road School

Public

Grades PK-5

307 Students

Park Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

655 Students

Points of Interest

Top Apartments in La Grange Park

Houses for Rent in La Grange Park

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.