Living in La Grange, TN

Explore La Grange and see how it fits the life you want to build.

62 Population Fayette County County Town Place Type Tennessee State
Overall Match6.5 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

La Grange at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population62
Median Household Income$56,250
Median Home Value$436,400
Median Age67.5
Average Household Size1.6
Unemployment0.0%
Work From Home0.0%
Homeownership76.9%
Housing Vacancy40.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

La Grange is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in La Grange Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in La Grange and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.3 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment5.0 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability1.9 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.5 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.7 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in La Grange

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$436,400
Homeownership76.9%
Housing Vacancy40.0%
Housing Value4.6/10
Housing Stability3.8/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for La Grange, TN

Median Household Income$56,250
Unemployment0.0%
Work From Home0.0%
Employment10.0/10
Remote Work Friendly5.0/10
Income Strength7.4/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in La Grange and how households are structured

Population62
Median Age67.5
Average Household Size1.6

La Grange is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in La Grange

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for La Grange point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.

Average Summer High91.1°F
Average Winter Low30.6°F
Annual Rainfall57.8 in.
Annual Snowfall1.9 in.

Seasonal Life in La Grange

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

La Grange is located in Fayette County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Fayette County.

County Intelligence

La Grange & Fayette County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

La Grange is located in Fayette County, Tennessee.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in La Grange.

Current NarrowTheList data for La Grange shows a population of about 62. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Fayette County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for La Grange.

For someone considering a move to La Grange, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.