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La Grande
  • Town in Oregon
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La Grande

    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A minus
    La Grande is a town in Oregon with a population of 13,212. La Grande is in Union County. Living in La Grande offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in La Grande and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in La Grande are above average.
    Population
    13,212
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $187,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $862
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      163.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      67
      40.7
    • Robbery
      22.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      498.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,600.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      234
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      14%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in La Grande

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $44,868
    National
    $69,021
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