Special Interest
Housing in LaGrange County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in LaGrange County averages $839/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Indiana median of $1,062 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 18% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for LaGrange County FMR Area are $762 for a studio, $767 for 1‑bedroom, $1,007 for 2‑bedroom, $1,207 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,333 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $168 increase for a 2-bedroom in LaGrange County shows a 20% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for LaGrange County was 4.0% in 2024, compared to Indiana at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
