La Grange, New York
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Population change since 2000: +5.4%
Males: 7,811 | (49.7%) |
Females: 7,919 | (50.3%) |
Median resident age: | 42.7 years |
New York median age: | 40.7 years |
Zip codes: 12540.
La Grange: | $128,204 |
NY: | $79,557 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $57,628 (it was $27,872 in 2000)
La Grange town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $441,906 (it was $177,800 in 2000)
La Grange: | $441,906 |
NY: | $400,400 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $414,214; detached houses: $452,020; townhouses or other attached units: $307,694; in 2-unit structures: $268,927; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $222,482; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $275,815; mobile homes: $90,593
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in La Grange, NY
- 13,18883.8%White alone
- 1,1167.1%Hispanic
- 6304.0%Asian alone
- 5453.5%Black alone
- 1951.2%Two or more races
- 260.2%American Indian alone
- 260.2%Other race alone
- 40.03%Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander alone
Races in La Grange detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
Ancestries: Irish (29.2%), Italian (24.2%), German (20.5%), English (12.0%), Polish (5.9%), French (3.3%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Land area: 39.7 square miles.
Population density: 396 people per square mile (very low).
1,115 residents are foreign born (3.5% Europe, 2.4% Asia, 1.4% Latin America).
This town: | 7.5% |
New York: | 20.4% |
La Grange town: | 2.1% ($3,685) |
New York: | 1.9% ($2,847) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Danbury, CT (25.9 miles , pop. 74,848).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (57.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities:
Latitude: 41.67 N, Longitude: 73.81 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 845
La Grange, New York accommodation & food services, waste management - Economy and Business Data
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2019: 16 buildings, average cost: $294,800
- 2018: 24 buildings, average cost: $264,200
- 2017: 27 buildings, average cost: $297,600
- 2016: 33 buildings, average cost: $290,700
- 2015: 15 buildings, average cost: $293,200
- 2014: 15 buildings, average cost: $268,900
- 2013: 20 buildings, average cost: $313,700
- 2012: 15 buildings, average cost: $250,400
- 2011: 15 buildings, average cost: $237,600
- 2010: 24 buildings, average cost: $268,800
- 2009: 32 buildings, average cost: $234,600
- 2008: 22 buildings, average cost: $281,700
- 2007: 20 buildings, average cost: $237,100
- 2006: 32 buildings, average cost: $305,000
- 2005: 41 buildings, average cost: $308,700
- 2004: 71 buildings, average cost: $258,600
- 2003: 57 buildings, average cost: $246,500
- 2002: 59 buildings, average cost: $214,200
- 2001: 99 buildings, average cost: $196,600
- 2000: 95 buildings, average cost: $175,400
- 1999: 109 buildings, average cost: $173,100
- 1998: 88 buildings, average cost: $178,500
- 1997: 65 buildings, average cost: $180,700
Here: | 3.6% |
New York: | 4.4% |
- Educational services (13.7%)
- Computer & electronic products (11.0%)
- Health care (9.5%)
- Construction (6.9%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (6.3%)
- Finance & insurance (5.8%)
- Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
- Computer & electronic products (14.4%)
- Construction (11.5%)
- Educational services (7.0%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (5.6%)
- Public administration (5.6%)
- Health care (4.7%)
- Finance & insurance (4.5%)
- Educational services (21.9%)
- Health care (15.4%)
- Finance & insurance (7.4%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (7.1%)
- Computer & electronic products (6.7%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
- Social assistance (4.9%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
- Computer specialists (5.6%)
- Engineers (5.3%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.8%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
- Engineers (9.1%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.5%)
- Computer specialists (6.5%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.8%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.2%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.0%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.9%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
- Registered nurses (4.9%)
- Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.9%)
- Computer specialists (4.4%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.3%)
Average climate in La Grange, New York
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 85.4. This is about average.
City: | 85.4 |
U.S.: | 72.6 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.115. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.9 miles away from the city center.
City: | 0.115 |
U.S.: | 1.515 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 30.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.0 miles away from the city center.
City: | 30.0 |
U.S.: | 33.3 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 7.85. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.8 miles away from the city center.
City: | 7.85 |
U.S.: | 8.11 |
Tornado activity:
La Grange-area historical tornado activity is above New York state average. It is 29% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 5/29/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 41.3 miles away from the La Grange town center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
On 8/28/1973, a category F4 tornado 46.8 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 36 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
La Grange-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 68% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 160.0 miles away from La Grange center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 196.5 miles away from La Grange center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 194.7 miles away from La Grange center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 340.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 148.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 169.1 miles away from La Grange center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Dutchess County (19) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 6
Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 4, Blizzards: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Power Outage: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Other: 3 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers in La Grange:
Other hospitals and medical centers near La Grange:
- LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)
- NEW HORIZONS RESOURCES, INC. (Hospital, about 6 miles away; PLEASANT VALLEY, NY)
- DUTCHESS CO DEPT HEALTH CHHA (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)
- CARDINAL HAYES HOME FOR CHILDREN, INC (Hospital, about 7 miles away; PLEASANT VALLEY, NY)
- EDEN PARK NH HRF (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)
- THE PINES AT POUGHKEEPSIE CTR FOR NRSG AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)
- ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL CHHA (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)
Amtrak stations near La Grange:
- 8 miles: POUGHKEEPSIE (41 MAIN ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
- 19 miles: RHINECLIFF-KINGSTON (RHINECLIFF, HUTTON & CHARLES STS.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand.
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to La Grange:
- Vassar College (about 5 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,469)
- Dutchess Community College (about 7 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; FT enrollment: 6,554)
- Marist College (about 8 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; FT enrollment: 5,536)
- Culinary Institute of America (about 9 miles; Hyde Park, NY; FT enrollment: 3,869)
- State University of New York at New Paltz (about 16 miles; New Paltz, NY; FT enrollment: 7,319)
- Mount Saint Mary College (about 16 miles; Newburgh, NY; FT enrollment: 2,166)
- Ulster County Community College (about 21 miles; Stone Ridge, NY; FT enrollment: 2,207)
Public high school in La Grange:
- ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 3,421, Location: 1157 RT 55, Grades: 9-12)
Public elementary/middle schools in La Grange:
- UNION VALE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,031, Location: 1657 E NOXON RD, Grades: 6-8)
- LAGRANGE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 899, Location: 110 STRINGHAM RD, Grades: 6-8)
- VAIL FARM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 636, Location: 1659 E NOXON RD, Grades: KG-5)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in La Grange: Overlook Drive-In (A), James Baird State Park Golf Course (B), Elks Camp (C), Millett Tree Farm (D), Rockhedge Herb Farm (E), Lagrange Association Library (F), LaGrange Fire District Station 2 (G), LaGrange Fire District Station 3 (H), LaGrange Fire District Station 1 (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in La Grange include: Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church (A), Full Gospel Center (B), Freedom Plains Presbyterian Church (C), All Saints Lutheran Church (D), Trinity United Methodist Church (E), Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses (F), Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemetery: LaGrange Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Lake: East Bend Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Park in La Grange: James Baird State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map
This town: | 2.9 people |
New York: | 2.6 people |
This town: | 79.3% |
Whole state: | 63.5% |
This town: | 4.8% |
Whole state: | 6.8% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
- Gay men: 0.3% of all households
This town: | 3.7% |
Whole state: | 14.6% |
This town: | 2.0% |
Whole state: | 7.4% |
People in group quarters in La Grange in 2010:
- 105 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
- 43 people in group homes intended for adults
- 10 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
- 5 people in residential treatment centers for adults
People in group quarters in La Grange in 2000:
- 23 people in homes for the mentally retarded
- 16 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
- 10 people in other nonhousehold living situations
Banks with branches in La Grange (2011 data):
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Apple Valley Center Branch at Titusville Road And State Route 55, branch established on 1968/07/29. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
For population 15 years and over in La Grange:
- Never married: 20.7%
- Now married: 66.8%
- Separated: 1.4%
- Widowed: 5.4%
- Divorced: 5.6%
For population 25 years and over in La Grange:
- High school or higher: 93.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.8%
- Graduate or professional degree: 15.5%
- Unemployed: 2.6%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.5 minutes
Here: | 10.1 |
New York average: | 14.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for La Grange, NY (based on Dutchess County data)
Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
---|---|---|
Catholic | 111,112 | 22 |
Mainline Protestant | 20,556 | 87 |
Evangelical Protestant | 12,799 | 69 |
Other | 10,970 | 28 |
Black Protestant | 2,898 | 11 |
Orthodox | 854 | 5 |
None | 138,299 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
This county: | 3.42 / 10,000 pop. |
New York: | 4.13 / 10,000 pop. |
Dutchess County: | 0.10 / 10,000 pop. |
State: | 0.06 / 10,000 pop. |
This county: | 1.16 / 10,000 pop. |
State: | 0.92 / 10,000 pop. |
Here: | 2.63 / 10,000 pop. |
State: | 1.68 / 10,000 pop. |
Here: | 10.33 / 10,000 pop. |
State: | 8.82 / 10,000 pop. |
Dutchess County: | 8.1% |
New York: | 8.2% |
Here: | 24.4% |
New York: | 23.8% |
This county: | 13.4% |
New York: | 15.6% |
Strongest AM radio stations in La Grange:
- WEOK (1390 AM; 5 kW; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)
- WKIP (1450 AM; 1 kW; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WGNY (1220 AM; 10 kW; NEWBURGH, NY; Owner: SUNRISE BROADCASTING LLC)
- WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
- WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
- WGHQ (920 AM; 5 kW; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
- WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
Strongest FM radio stations in La Grange:
- WRNQ (92.1 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WPDH (101.5 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WFNP (88.7 FM; ROSENDALE, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
- WRHV (88.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
- WCZX (97.7 FM; HYDE PARK, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WRRB (96.9 FM; ARLINGTON, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WBWZ (93.3 FM; NEW PALTZ, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
- WRWD-FM (107.3 FM; HIGHLAND, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
- WSPK (104.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- W292CM (106.3 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: JOHN KATONAH)
- W206AW (89.1 FM; PAWLING, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
- WFKP (99.3 FM; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WDBY (105.5 FM; PATTERSON, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
- WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
- WQQQ (103.3 FM; SHARON, CT; Owner: THE RIDGEFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WLJP (89.3 FM; MONROE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
- WPKF (96.1 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WBPM (94.3 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
- WKZE-FM (98.1 FM; SALISBURY, CT; Owner: JOHNSON DEVELOPMENT, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around La Grange:
- WTBY (Channel 54; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC.)
- WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
- W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
- WRNN-TV (Channel 62; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: WRNN-TV ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
- W42AE (Channel 42; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 28Number of bridges
- 131ft / 39.9mTotal length
- $35,063,000Total costs
- 195,912Total average daily traffic
- 4,510Total average daily truck traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 11920-1929
- 61930-1939
- 51940-1949
- 31970-1979
- 51980-1989
- 41990-1999
- 22000-2009
- 22010-2019
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in La Grange)FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
2- AL33XC450, Velie Road (Lat: 41.676833 Lon: -73.766056), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 39.9 m, Overall height: 40.8 m, Call Sign: WQQP559, Licensee ID: L01744207,
Assigned Frequencies: 11055.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/07/2013, Expiration Date: 02/07/2023, Cancellation Date: 02/02/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: Sprint Spectrum LLC
- LA GRANGE, 16 Industry Street (Lat: 41.680806 Lon: -73.850111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 44.2 m, Call Sign: WLK894,
Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 10567.5 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 01/21/2016, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
- 85.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 7.6%Electricity
- 3.8%Utility gas
- 1.6%Wood
- 0.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 0.2%Coal or coke
- 0.2%Other fuel
- 77.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 8.9%Electricity
- 6.5%Utility gas
- 3.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 3.0%Wood
La Grange compared to New York state average:
- Median household income above state average.
- Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage significantly below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
La Grange on our top lists:
- #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: computer and electronic products (population 5,000+)"
- #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: engineers (population 5,000+)"
- #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: computer and electronic products (population 5,000+)"
- #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: computer specialists (population 5,000+)"
- #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: supervisors of construction and extraction workers (population 5,000+)"
- #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: rail transportation (population 5,000+)"
- #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (population 5,000+)"
- #62 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: petroleum and coal products (population 5,000+)"
- #77 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: social scientists and related workers (population 5,000+)"
- #83 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers (population 5,000+)"
- #3 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
- #4 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
- #28 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
- #49 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"