LaSalle, IL
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in LaSalle, Illinois

Life in LaSalle research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in LaSalle over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of LaSalle based on the most recently available data.

9,498 Population
$123,171 Median home value
$57,732 Median income
90 Cost of living -10% vs US
$1,045 Median rent
5.0% Unemployment
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Lasalle SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 6/10
Housing 6/10
Affordability 8.5/10
Diversity 8/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 8/10
Education 5/10
Commute 9/10

Cost of living in LaSalle summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in LaSalle. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in LaSalle is 90 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in LaSalle is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in LaSalle is $123,171.

  • The median income in LaSalle is $57,732.

90
Lasalle's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
LaSalle
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Cost Of Living In LaSalle Comparison Table

Living Expense LaSalle Illinois National Average
Overall 90 98 100
Services 100 99 100
Groceries 100 99 100
Health 68 96 100
Housing 102 101 100
Transportation 101 99 100
Utilities 101 101 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Lasalle, IL Weather

  • The average high in LaSalle is 60.4° and the average low is 40.2°.

  • There are 68.1 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 34.4 inches of precipitation each year with 24.7 inches of snow.

StatLaSalle
Average Annual High60.4
Average Annual Low40.2
Annual Precipitation Days68.1
Average Annual Precipitation34.4
Average Annual Snowfall24.7
60.4°
Average High
68.1
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

1 Reviews & Comments About LaSalle

HomeSnacks User · 2018-09-06 03:15:59.409766
rating star

Rampant crime, no opportunities, bad people, and an incredible amount of violence. LaSalle is a very bad town that should be avoided by everyone. There's nothing to do. Watch out.

Quite literally, there is nothing to do. A trip to the local ice cream parlor, the local small mall, movie theater, or library - that's it.

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LaSalle Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in LaSalle

The current population in LaSalle is 9,498. The population has decreased 2.1% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 9,498 0.3%
2023 9,471 -1.0%
2022 9,562 -0.5%
2021 9,607 5.7%
2020 9,086 -0.7%
2019 9,147 -1.7%
2018 9,305 -0.5%
2017 9,351 -1.4%
2016 9,484 -0.3%
2015 9,510 -0.3%
2014 9,537 -0.1%
2013 9,551 -0.2%
2012 9,574 -0.5%
2011 9,620 -0.8%
2010 9,697 -

Race / Ethnicity in LaSalle

White 75.8% (7,199)
African American 4.1% (393)
American Indian 0.0% (3)
Asian 1.3% (128)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.8% (72)
Two Or More 1.3% (124)
Hispanic 16.6% (1,579)
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LaSalle is:

  • 75.8% White with 7,199 White residents.

  • 4.1% African American with 393 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 128 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.8% Other with 72 Other residents.

  • 1.3% Two Or More with 124 Two Or More residents.

  • 16.6% Hispanic with 1,579 Hispanic residents.

Race LaSalle IL USA
White 75.8% 58.1% 57.4%
African American 4.1% 13.3% 11.9%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 1.3% 5.9% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.4% 0.6%
Two Or More 1.3% 3.4% 4.3%
Hispanic 16.6% 18.8% 19.3%

Gender in LaSalle

Female 49.7% (4,724)
Male 50.3% (4,774)
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  • LaSalle is 49.7% female with 4,724 female residents.

  • LaSalle is 50.3% male with 4,774 male residents.

Gender LaSalle IL USA
Female 49.7% 50.6% 50.5%
Male 50.3% 49.4% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in LaSalle for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 4.0% (379)
9-12th Grade 5.0% (474)
High School / GED 40.0% (3,799)
Some College 24.0% (2,279)
Associate's Degree 10.0% (949)
Bachelor's Degree 10.0% (949)
Master's Degree 5.0% (474)
Professional Degree 2.0% (189)
Doctorate Degree 0.0% (0)
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  • 4.0% of adults in LaSalle completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in LaSalle completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in LaSalle completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in LaSalle completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in LaSalle completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in LaSalle completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in LaSalle completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in LaSalle completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in LaSalle completed doctorate degree.

Education LaSalle IL USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 5.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 40.0% 25.0% 26.0%
Some College 24.0% 19.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 10.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 11.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For LaSalle, Illinois

Less than $10,000 7.8% (74,476)
$10,000 to $14,999 6.1% (57,900)
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% (81,515)
$25,000 to $34,999 7.9% (75,384)
$35,000 to $49,999 13.2% (125,111)
$50,000 to $74,999 24.3% (231,149)
$75,000 to $99,999 11.8% (112,395)
$100,000 to $149,999 13.2% (125,792)
$150,000 to $199,999 2.8% (26,566)
$200,000 or more 4.2% (39,508)
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  • 7.8% of households in LaSalle earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.1% of households in LaSalle earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.6% of households in LaSalle earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.9% of households in LaSalle earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.2% of households in LaSalle earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 24.3% of households in LaSalle earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.8% of households in LaSalle earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.2% of households in LaSalle earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.8% of households in LaSalle earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.2% of households in LaSalle earn $200,000 or more.

Income LaSalle IL USA
Less than $10,000 7.8% 5.4% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.1% 3.2% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 5.9% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.9% 6.3% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.2% 9.7% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 24.3% 14.8% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.8% 12.6% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.2% 18.0% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.8% 10.1% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 4.2% 13.8% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)