- Range: $350k – $1M+
- Median Home Cost: $425,000
La Grange has one of the most vibrant downtown districts within the Western Suburbs. They have an extremely active Chamber of Commerce for the many businesses there. A plethora of restaurants, bars, shops, and services are all available in what is an extremely walkable community. La Grange also offers some of the best festivals around, such as the La Grange Pet Parade, Endless Summerfest, and Craft Fair.
City dwellers headed to the suburbs have been coming in flocks to this community since the late 90s, and that trend is not stopping. It’s one of the easiest transitions to make coming from the city.
Transportation
The Metra BNSF out of Union Station has 2 Stations in La Grange — La Grange and Stone Ave.
La Grange also has easy access to both I-55 (Stevenson Expressway) and I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway).
La Grange Public Schools
La Grange is served by the following public schools and districts:
District 102
Barnsdale Rd (PreK-K)
Congress Park School
Cossitt Avenue School
Forest Road School
Ogden Avenue School
Park Junior High
District 105
Spring Avenue School
Seventh Avenue School
Gurrie Middle School
District 204
Lyons Township High School
La Grange Houses for Sale
The types of houses for sale in La Grange are diverse, but predominantly single-family homes. Several larger townhome and apartment developments have been built closer to the downtown where the Metra is. Lots of properties from the early 20th century still stand, and have been comprehensively updated and/or rehabbed. Starter homes in La Grange in need of updating typically sell for the mid-300s, with larger, updated homes going in the $600k – $800k range. And lots of new construction homes are selling for $1M or more.
For those looking to move out of the city without sacrificing much in terms of lifestyle, La Grange really is a perfect fit.
