Welcome to
La Grange
A western suburb with a standout walkable downtown, historic housing, and a fast BNSF Metra ride to Union Station.
La Grange has one of the best downtowns in the western suburbs — a genuinely busy stretch of La Grange Road and the surrounding blocks where restaurants, shops, and the restored La Grange Theatre marquee cluster around the Metra station. It's the kind of downtown people drive in from other suburbs to use, and living here means it's a walk.
The housing matches the town's age and ambition: a historic district of Victorians, four-squares, and early-twentieth-century homes spreads across the blocks near downtown, with mid-century housing beyond and new construction filling in steadily. Tree canopy and front porches set the tone on the older streets.
The surrounding amenities run strong: Brookfield Zoo sits one town over, the Salt Creek trail system and forest preserves are minutes away, and neighboring La Grange Park — a separate village, despite the name — extends the residential fabric north.
The commute is the headline for many buyers: the BNSF line stops at both La Grange Road and Stone Avenue, reaching Union Station in roughly 25 minutes, with frequent service all day. Daily life is car-based beyond the walkable core, with I-294 and Ogden Avenue close.
La Grange offers a true downtown, historic housing, and one of the most efficient Metra commutes in the western suburbs — all in a compact, walkable footprint.
Do you need a car in La Grange?
For commuting, no — two BNSF stations reach Union Station in about 25 minutes. For daily life, most households keep a car, though downtown and the surrounding blocks are very walkable.
What types of homes are in La Grange?
Victorians, four-squares, and early-1900s homes in and around the historic district, mid-century housing beyond, and steady new construction. Townhomes and condos cluster near downtown.
What is La Grange known for?
Its walkable downtown around the Metra station, the La Grange Theatre, its historic district, and proximity to Brookfield Zoo and the Salt Creek forest preserves.
Riverside vs. La Grange: what's the difference?
Both are BNSF Metra towns southwest of the city. La Grange has the larger downtown and more housing inventory; Riverside is smaller, defined by its Olmsted-designed plan and National Historic Landmark status.
13,341 people live in La Grange, where the median age is 41.5 and the average individual income is $57,889. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around La Grange, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including 3N's Oriental Groceries & Foods Market, Ahimsa Yoga Studio, and Magic Brows.
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| Dining | 2.91 miles | 9 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.67 miles | 51 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.54 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.62 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.3 miles | 11 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
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La Grange has 5,074 households, with an average household size of 2.56. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in La Grange do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,341 people call La Grange home. The population density is 3,436.26 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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1875 N DAMEN AVE CHICAGO IL 60647
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