La Grange · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
La Grange.
- Active listings
- 21
- Median list
- $650K
- Avg time on market
- 32 days
- Sold · last year
- 0
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Active listings
21 homes on the market
About the community
Living in La Grange.
La Grange is a village of about 16,000 people in Cook County, roughly 13 miles west of the Chicago Loop, and one of the most established commuter suburbs on the BNSF Metra line. Founded in 1879 by Franklin Dwight Cossitt as a planned, tree-lined railroad suburb, the village still carries the imprint of that original vision in its wide streets, deep parkways, and walkable downtown. What sets La Grange apart from many of its neighbors is having two Metra stations, La Grange Road and Stone Avenue, both within a short walk of the same downtown core. The downtown is genuinely a destination, anchored by the century-old Classic Cinemas La Grange Theatre and a dense cluster of restaurants and shops. Families are drawn here for highly regarded K-8 districts feeding into Lyons Township High School, plus a hospital, a public library, and the annual Pet Parade that has run every year since 1947.
At a glance
~16,000 residents
Home to 16,321 residents at the 2020 census, a stable and established western suburb.
Two BNSF Metra stations
Uniquely served by two BNSF Line stops, La Grange Road and Stone Avenue, about 0.4 miles apart.
Strong school feeder
Served by K-8 districts 102 and 105 feeding into well-regarded Lyons Township High School District 204.
Walkable downtown
A revived restaurant and shopping district centered on La Grange Road, anchored by the historic La Grange Theatre.
Hospital in town
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange, founded in 1955, is a 186-licensed-bed hospital and the only one in the village.
Pet Parade since 1947
An annual community Pet Parade has marched through downtown every year since 1947, drawing thousands each spring.
Historic district
The La Grange Village Historic District on the National Register includes over 1,000 buildings, some by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Active park district
The Park District of La Grange maintains about 78.5 acres across 11 parks and runs over 1,500 programs a year.
What’s close
La Grange sits about 13 miles west of the Chicago Loop in southwestern Cook County, well connected by the BNSF rail line and major highways.
- Distance to the Loop
- About 13 miles west of downtown Chicago, with frequent BNSF Metra service from two in-village stations.
- Bordering towns
- Adjacent to La Grange Park, Western Springs, Brookfield, Countryside, Lyons, and La Grange Highlands.
- Downtown
- Centered along and around La Grange Road and the BNSF Railway line, a walkable restaurant and retail core.
- Hospital
- UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange is located within the village and is its only hospital.
- Schools
- Lyons Township High School's North Campus is in La Grange, and K-8 students attend District 102 or 105 schools.
- Rail
- Two BNSF Metra stations, La Grange Road and Stone Avenue, both about 0.4 miles apart in the village.
What it’s actually like to live here
Daily life in La Grange revolves around its compact downtown and the train. Because the two Metra stations sit only about 0.4 miles apart at the heart of town, many residents walk to the platform each morning and walk to dinner each night, and the downtown's mid-1990s revival filled it with restaurants and new businesses that remain a regional draw. The century-old Classic Cinemas La Grange Theatre, restored with luxury recliners and expanded to nine screens, anchors that core as both a movie house and a cultural landmark. Recreation is handled by the Park District of La Grange, which keeps about 78.5 acres across 11 parks and runs more than 1,500 programs a year, including the 17-acre Gordon Park with its splash pad, ball fields, and walking paths.
The village is known for a packed civic calendar. The Pet Parade, held every year since 1947, marches through downtown each spring and has drawn grand marshals ranging from Brookfield Zoo elephants to national celebrities. Beyond the parade, La Grange hosts events such as Endless Summerfest, the West End Art Festival, and Hometown Holiday, along with art fairs, historic housewalks, and farmers markets, most of them centered downtown. It is a community built around walkability, tradition, and a strong sense of local identity.
Neighborhoods
Detailed La Grange community pages coming soon.
Browse the listings above. Detailed neighborhood pages with market stats, school info, and lifestyle take-downs land here as we roll them out.
Schools
Districts serving La Grange.
Boundary lines do shift. Always confirm in writing for a specific address before writing an offer.
- D102Grades K – 8
La Grange School District 102
Schools serving the area
- Cossitt Avenue School
- Ogden Avenue School
- Park Junior High School
Serves the northern half of the village, roughly students north of 47th Street, along with parts of La Grange Park and Brookfield. Confirm the assigned school per address.
- D105Grades K – 8
La Grange School District 105 (South)
Schools serving the area
- Seventh Avenue School
- Spring Avenue School
- Gurrie Middle School
Serves the southern half of the village, roughly students south of 47th Street. A small southwest slice falls in La Grange Highlands District 106.
- D204Grades 9 – 12
Lyons Township High School District 204
Schools serving the area
- Lyons Township High School North Campus
- Lyons Township High School South Campus
Serves the entire village for grades 9 through 12. The North Campus for juniors and seniors is in La Grange; the South Campus for freshmen and sophomores is in Western Springs.
From the neighborhood
Around La Grange
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What there is to do in La Grange.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Culture
Classic Cinemas La Grange Theatre
A downtown movie house open since 1925, recently restored with luxury recliners and expanded to nine screens.
- Family
La Grange Pet Parade
A beloved community parade held every year since 1947, marching pets of all kinds through downtown each spring.
- Parks
Gordon Park
A 17-acre Park District flagship on Ogden Avenue with a splash pad, playground, ball fields, soccer fields, and walking paths.
- Parks
Park District of La Grange
Manages roughly 78.5 acres across 11 parks plus over 1,500 annual recreation programs for residents of all ages.
- Culture
La Grange Area Historical Society
Preserves the village's railroad and architectural heritage, including the historic Stone Avenue depot.
- Food & Drink
Downtown La Grange dining district
The walkable downtown restaurant and retail district around the two BNSF stations, organized by the La Grange Business Association.
Getting around
Commute + transit from La Grange.
MetraBNSF line
- Stations: La Grange Road, Stone Avenue
- Terminal: Chicago Union Station
- Distance: 13.7 miles to downtown Chicago
DriveBy car
- Routes: La Grange Road (US 12/20/45) · Ogden Avenue (US 34) · I-294 · I-55 nearby
- O'Hare Airport: ~26 min
- Chicago Loop: ~22 min
By the numbers
La Grange taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Property tax rate
2.14%
effective avg
Sales tax
11.00%
combined
Median sold price
$575,000
MRED · last 12 mo (185 sales)
Median household income
$159,929
ACS
How La Grange got here
A bit of history.
The area was first settled in the 1830s as Chicago residents moved west. The modern village owes its existence to Franklin Dwight Cossitt, who moved to Chicago in 1862 and built a wholesale grocery business. In 1870 Cossitt purchased several hundred acres of farmland in Lyons Township along the Chicago to Dixon Road, today's Ogden Avenue. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 drove thousands of residents to seek homes within commutable distance of the city, and La Grange absorbed much of this westward migration. Improvements began in earnest around 1873 when Cossitt planted trees and donated property for churches and schools, and the village was officially incorporated on June 11, 1879.
Cossitt set out to build an ideal suburban village, laying out wide streets and writing liquor restrictions into his land deeds to keep the town from becoming a saloon town. The town was named for La Grange, Tennessee, where Cossitt had been raised. The village boomed in the 1880s and 1890s and peaked at 17,814 residents in the 1970 census. That late nineteenth and early twentieth century building era is preserved in the La Grange Village Historic District, added to the National Register of Historic Places, which includes more than 1,000 buildings, a few of them designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
The questions buyers actually ask
La Grange FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping La Grange. If yours isn't here, text 815-355-0582, same-day reply.
- What schools serve La Grange?
- La Grange is served by two main K-8 districts, La Grange School District 102 in the north and District 105 in the south, with a small slice in District 106, all feeding into Lyons Township High School District 204. Lyons Township's North Campus sits in the village. Confirm the assigned elementary school per address before writing an offer.
- How long is the commute to downtown Chicago?
- La Grange sits on the BNSF Metra Line, and express trains from the La Grange Road station reach Chicago Union Station in about 23 minutes. The station is roughly 13.7 miles from Union Station.
- Why does La Grange have two train stations?
- The village is served by two BNSF Metra stops, La Grange Road and Stone Avenue, located only about 0.4 miles apart. As a result most of the village is within a short walk of a platform, which is unusual among the BNSF commuter towns.
- What are property and sales taxes like in La Grange?
- Property taxes track the Cook County median effective rate of about 2.14 percent, and the combined sales tax rate in La Grange is about 11 percent. Property tax bills vary by parcel because of overlapping school and special-service levies, so confirm the actual bill per address.
- What is La Grange known for?
- It is known for its walkable downtown and historic district of more than 1,000 buildings, its century-old La Grange Theatre, and the Pet Parade that has run every year since 1947. The two BNSF Metra stations make it one of the most transit-friendly western suburbs.
- What do homes cost in La Grange?
- The average home value is about $653,000 as of spring 2026, up roughly 11 percent over the prior year. Prices range widely depending on proximity to the downtown and the two train stations, lot size, and the age of the home.
- Is there a hospital in La Grange?
- Yes. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange is a 186-licensed-bed hospital founded in 1955 and is the only hospital in the village, offering emergency, surgical, and specialty care.
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