La Grande is home to roughly 13,059 residents. La Grande was founded in 1861 and sits in Union County. The median age is 32.5 and the median household income is $56,409. Homes carry a median value of $244,200, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83.9%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 13 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
La Grande has a population of about 13,059, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in La Grande?
The median home value in La Grande is $244,200, and the median gross rent is $970/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is La Grande safe? What is the crime rate?
La Grande Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 418 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does La Grande face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Union County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, cold wave, wildfire.
How many schools are in La Grande?
La Grande has 5 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in La Grande?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near La Grande. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.