LaGrange, GA vs Merrillville, IN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
LaGrange
69.4
#1218 nationally
Merrillville
72.6
#860 nationally
Merrillville leads in crime level (7.8 vs 17.3). LaGrange leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 31.7 min). Merrillville leads in median household income ($62,221 vs $41,030).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | LaGrange, GA | Merrillville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1218) | 72.6 (#860) |
| Population | 32,343 | 36,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,464 | $246,742 |
| Median Household Income | $41,030 | $62,221 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 17.3 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | D+5.6 |
D+
69.4 Score
LaGrange, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$240,464
Population
32,343
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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C-
72.6 Score
Merrillville, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$246,742
Population
36,347
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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