Family and homes in La Grande
This page uses Census figures and official government pages only. We do not rank schools or neighborhoods or list real-estate businesses.
Homes and households
| Measure | La Grande |
|---|---|
| Households | 5,538 |
| Owner-occupied share of households | 51.1% |
| Median household income | $58,427 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $278,700 |
| Median age | 32.9 |
La Grande has 2,832 owner-occupied homes. Of those, 1,220 (43.1%) are valued at $300,000 or more. These are American Community Survey estimates for 2020-2024 and carry margins of error: about $6,100 on income, about $19,600 on home value and about 230 on the count of $300,000-plus homes. Home values are self-reported by owners and tend to lag the market. See About La Grande for the full table.
The Portland State University Population Research Center certified a population of 12,869 for July 1, 2025, compared with 13,026 in the 2020 Census.
Schools and library
The La Grande School District site lists Central Elementary, Greenwood Elementary, Island City Elementary, La Grande Middle School, La Grande High School and the La Grande Virtual Learning Academy. The district posts a calendar and school board information. Cook Memorial Library is linked from the city's site.
City pages
The City of La Grande site has a calendar and a Parks and Recreation page.