The Town FilesLa Grange, Texas
City in Fayette County · population 4,391 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $338,700
- Household income
- $53,547
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 39.5
La Grange is a city of 4,391 people in Fayette County, Texas. The median home is worth $338,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 100% of Texas towns, more walkable than 93% of Texas towns, easier by car than 82% of Texas towns.
How La Grange ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in La Grange is worth $338,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 6.3 times the median household income of $53,547, which is more affordable than 3% of Texas towns. Median rent is $929 a month. 55.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | La Grange | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $338,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $929 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $53,547 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 55.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.9% | — |
Who lives in La Grange
| People | La Grange | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.2% | — |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 13.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in La Grange
July highs average 96.6°F and January lows 39.8°F. About 39.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 121 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 19 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Grange since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 3, 2019 about 4.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 18, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on December 24, 2024.
Severe weather in Fayette County since 1996
Fayette County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Fayette County
Fayette County had 9,381 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,463 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in La Grange itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in La Grange
3 public schools with 1,926 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA GRANGE EL | PK-6 | 1,004 | 15.0 |
| LA GRANGE H S | 9-12 | 612 | 12.2 |
| LA GRANGE MIDDLE | 7-8 | 310 | 12.9 |
Towns near La Grange
- Schulenburg, TX16.0 mi · 2,633 people · home $205,900
- Smithville, TX17.8 mi · 3,922 people · home $254,400
- Giddings, TX19.0 mi · 4,969 people · home $252,300
- Columbus, TX24.0 mi · 3,699 people · home $241,700
- Circle D-KC Estates, TX27.7 mi · 2,588 people · home $385,100
- Bastrop, TX29.9 mi · 9,688 people · home $339,600
La Grange questions
Is La Grange, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, La Grange scores better for retirees than 75% of Texas towns and quieter than 48%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.5).
How much does a house cost in La Grange?
The median owner-occupied home in La Grange is valued at $338,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,547, so homes cost about 6.3 times income. Median rent is $929 a month.
What is the weather like in La Grange?
July highs average 96.6°F and January lows 39.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does La Grange get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Grange since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 3, 2019. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)