La Grange Park · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
La Grange Park.
- Active listings
- 6
- Median list
- $522K
- Avg time on market
- 9 days
- Sold · last year
- 112
Active listings
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About the community
Living in La Grange Park.
La Grange Park is a compact, tree-lined village of roughly 13,400 people in western Cook County, sitting about 13 miles west-southwest of downtown Chicago. Incorporated in 1892, it has kept a quiet, almost entirely residential character across its 2.23 square miles, earning the nickname The LGP and the motto Village of Roses. Families are drawn here by well-regarded elementary districts that feed into Lyons Township High School, one of the area's standout high schools. The village has no Metra station of its own, but the BNSF Line stations in neighboring La Grange put a roughly 25-minute ride to Union Station within easy reach. One of the village's signature draws is Brookfield Zoo, which sits right next door, and the median household income here tops $120,000.
At a glance
~13,475 residents
Home to 13,475 residents at the 2020 census, a stable and established residential village.
Median income ~$120K
The median household income is roughly $120,000, well above the national average.
District 102 feeder
Most of the village is served by La Grange Elementary School District 102, the largest feeder to Lyons Township High School.
District 105 too
Part of the village falls in La Grange School District 105, serving preschool through grade 8.
Lyons Township HS
Students attend Lyons Township High School District 204, a two-campus public high school in La Grange and Western Springs.
BNSF next door
No Metra station of its own, but the village sits beside La Grange's two BNSF Line stations.
Brookfield Zoo adjacent
One of the region's top attractions sits immediately adjacent to the village in neighboring Brookfield.
Village of Roses
A dense but small residential village of 2.23 square miles, nicknamed The LGP and the Village of Roses.
What’s close
La Grange Park sits in western Cook County about 13 miles west-southwest of downtown Chicago, wedged among the established suburbs of the La Grange area.
- Distance to the Loop
- About 13 to 16 miles to downtown Chicago, roughly a 26 minute drive in normal traffic.
- Bordering towns
- Surrounded by La Grange, Brookfield, Western Springs, Westchester, Riverside, North Riverside, and Broadview.
- Brookfield Zoo
- Located immediately next to the village in adjacent Brookfield, one of the largest zoos in the region.
- Northern edge
- The village's historic northern boundary runs along 31st Street.
- Schools nearby
- Lyons Township High School's campuses are just south in La Grange and Western Springs.
- Rail access
- The nearest commuter rail is the BNSF Line in neighboring La Grange, at the La Grange Road and Stone Avenue stations.
What it’s actually like to live here
Daily life in La Grange Park is overwhelmingly residential and family-oriented, with quiet tree-lined streets, a high homeownership rate around 72 percent, and an average commute of about 29 minutes for the many residents who work outside the village. The village leans toward older families and established households, with a median age of about 44 and a median household income above $120,000. The community's identity is tied to its strong schools and its position within the broader, walkable La Grange area, where the BNSF downtown of neighboring La Grange offers dining, shops, and the train.
For recreation, the village runs through its park district, which hosts events and programs at local parks including Sedgwick Park, and the village holds civic events such as Memorial Day ceremonies at Veterans Memorial Park. The La Grange Park Public Library on North La Grange Road anchors community life and lends free and discounted passes to seventeen area attractions including Brookfield Zoo. The single biggest recreational asset is the adjacent Brookfield Zoo, one of the largest zoos in the Chicago region, which sits just over the village line.
Neighborhoods
Detailed La Grange Park community pages coming soon.
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Schools
Districts serving La Grange Park.
Boundary lines do shift. Always confirm in writing for a specific address before writing an offer.
- D102Grades K – 8
La Grange Elementary School District 102
Schools serving the area
- Park Junior High School
- Forest Road School
- Ogden Avenue School
Serves most of La Grange Park along with parts of La Grange and Brookfield, and is the largest feeder district to Lyons Township High School. Confirm the assigned school per address.
- D105Grades Pre-K – 8
La Grange School District 105
Schools serving the area
- Seventh Avenue School
- Spring Avenue School
- Gurrie Middle School
Part of La Grange Park falls within District 105, which serves about 1,400 students and also feeds into Lyons Township High School District 204.
- 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 La Grange Park along with La Grange, Western Springs, Countryside, and surrounding communities. North Campus is in La Grange; South Campus is in Western Springs.
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What there is to do in La Grange Park.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Family
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
One of the Chicago region's largest zoos, sitting immediately adjacent to the village in neighboring Brookfield.
- Culture
La Grange Park Public Library
A community hub at 555 North La Grange Road that lends passes to seventeen area museums and attractions.
- Parks
Sedgwick Park
A neighborhood park used by the local park district for community events and recreation programs.
- Parks
Veterans Memorial Park
The site of the village's Memorial Day ceremony and other civic gatherings throughout the year.
- Culture
Nazareth Academy
A Roman Catholic college-preparatory high school in La Grange Park, founded in 1900 by the Sisters of St. Joseph.
- Food & Drink
Downtown La Grange district
The adjacent walkable downtown around the La Grange Metra stations offers dining, shops, and a movie theater minutes from the village.
Getting around
Commute + transit from La Grange Park.
- Stations: La Grange Road (in La Grange), Stone Avenue (in La Grange)
- Terminal: Chicago Union Station
- Distance: 13.7 miles to downtown Chicago
- Routes: La Grange Road (US 12/20/45) · 31st Street · I-290 nearby · I-294 nearby
- O'Hare Airport: ~21 min
- Chicago Loop: ~26 min
By the numbers
La Grange Park taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Property tax rate
2.64%
effective avg
Sales tax
10.00%
combined
Median sold price
$487,500
MRED · last 12 mo (112 sales)
Median household income
$120,408
ACS
How La Grange Park got here
A bit of history.
Between 1845 and 1860 the land that would become La Grange Park was settled by farming families, including the Diekes, Myers, Robbs, Wesemanns, and Kemmans, who tilled their acreage on what is now the village. After the Chicago Fire of 1871, displaced families arrived along the Burlington rail corridor, liked the area, and stayed, and the original farmers sold off pieces of their land to the newcomers. Much of the credit for forming the village goes to Alphonse H. Kemman, who organized an incorporation effort, and on July 14, 1892, La Grange Park was incorporated with about 300 residents. One of the new village's first official acts was to prohibit liquor sales.
For its first 50 years La Grange Park remained a quiet residential village with only a handful of businesses, no parks, and a single school, and as late as the 1930s many streets still lacked signage. Things began to change around 1943, when the village moved to create a park district, allow light manufacturing along the Indiana Harbor Belt rail right-of-way, expand its police and fire departments, and establish a central shopping area. The village's population settled near 13,000 to 13,500 in the modern era, reaching 13,475 at the 2020 census.
The questions buyers actually ask
La Grange Park FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping La Grange Park. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What is La Grange Park, Illinois known for?
- It is a quiet, almost entirely residential village nicknamed The LGP and the Village of Roses, best known for sitting right next to Brookfield Zoo and feeding into highly regarded schools including Lyons Township High School.
- What schools serve La Grange Park?
- The village is split between La Grange Elementary School District 102 and La Grange School District 105 for K-8, and all students attend Lyons Township High School in District 204. Confirm the assigned elementary district per address before writing an offer.
- How do you commute to downtown Chicago from La Grange Park?
- There is no Metra station in the village itself, but the BNSF Line stations next door in La Grange reach Chicago Union Station in roughly 25 to 33 minutes. The La Grange Road station is about 13.7 miles from Union Station.
- How far is La Grange Park from O'Hare and the Loop?
- It is about 13 miles, roughly 21 minutes, to O'Hare and about 16 miles, roughly 26 minutes, to the Chicago Loop by car under normal conditions.
- What are property taxes like in La Grange Park?
- The effective property tax rate is about 2.64 percent, which is well above the national median and typical for Cook County suburbs. Bills vary by parcel due to overlapping levies, so confirm the actual amount per address.
- What do homes cost in La Grange Park?
- The median property value was about $439,800 in 2024, and the homeownership rate is around 72 percent. Prices vary with proximity to the zoo, lot size, and access to the La Grange train stations.
- Is Brookfield Zoo in La Grange Park?
- The zoo is in neighboring Brookfield but sits immediately adjacent to La Grange Park. The village library even lends free and discounted zoo passes to residents.
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