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La Grange, GA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in La Grange.

Population: 57,111 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in La Grange, GA is $239,754 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $273,625 after a median 38 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,344/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$239,754

Typical home value

+2.5%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$239,754
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.8%
5-year appreciation
+40.2%
10-year appreciation
+108.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$239,754
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$273,625
Median list price
$272,419
Median price per sqft
$153
1-year sale-price change
-3.7%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
193
For-sale inventory
226
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
218
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
51 days
New listings (monthly)
61

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,344/mo
1-year rent change
+9.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$831/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,023/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,194/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,480/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,935/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
16
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
Schools include
Hollis Hand Elementary School, LaGrange High School, Berta Weathersbee Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School, Long Cane Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
48
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,149
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,831

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (36 mi)
National parks include
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
LaGrange Callaway Airport (LGC) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
9
Hospitals include
WELLSTAR WEST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, THE EAST ALABAMA HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY, EAMC - LANIER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+145 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
26.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,043
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
71.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
38,894
Average weekly wage
$1,168
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
718

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

La GrangeState medianUS median
Typical home value$239,754$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$273,625$305,450$325,000
Median days on market38 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,344/mo$1,771/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,043$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in La Grange, GA?
$239,754.
What is the median sale price in La Grange, GA?
$273,625.
How long do homes take to sell in La Grange, GA?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in La Grange, GA?
Typical rent: $1,344/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in La Grange, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is La Grange, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 48 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in La Grange, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in La Grange, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near La Grange, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve La Grange, GA?
16 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is La Grange, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in La Grange, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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