salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (77.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,280 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Kentucky cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Kentucky. It is number 86 of 87 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in La Grange?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in La Grange
| Size | La Grange | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $648 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,200 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is La Grange overall?
Everyday prices in Kentucky overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for La Grange, so the Kentucky figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in La Grange
Life in La Grange
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in La Grange?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $83 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $283,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in La Grange, KY?
Renting in La Grange costs a median of about $1,882 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kentucky median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in La Grange?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,280 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is La Grange cheap or expensive?
La Grange is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $95,408. It ranks 86th cheapest of 87 Kentucky cities we track.
How much are property taxes in La Grange?
The median homeowner in La Grange pays $2,707 a year in property taxes, about 0.96% of the median home value.
Is La Grange more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Kentucky are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in La Grange?
The median home value in La Grange is $283,200, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
10,311 people live in La Grange. Numbers are typical (middle) values.