The Village of La Grange's strategic location has the advantage of being easily accessible from every direction. Four State highways penetrate and cross its boundaries on two major routes: Route 12, 20 and 45 (La Grange/Mannheim Road) and Route 34 (Ogden Avenue). La Grange Road, the main street through the center of the Village, boasts 26,000 cars traveling on a daily basis. Interstate 290, Interstate 55 and the Tri-State Tollway (294) provide easy vehicular access to La Grange. O'Hare International Airport, Midway Airport and the Chicago Loop are each only 30 minutes away. Public transportation is provided by the Burlington Northern Commuter Rail System, which has approximately 5,000 boardings daily from the La Grange Road Train station and the Stone Avenue Station. Amtrak and PACE bus service also serve the area. Rail freight service is provided by the Indiana Harbor Belt and the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railway.

The Village is a relatively affluent community with a cosmopolitan flair. According to the 1990 U.S. Census report, the Village's median family income was $52,467 and per capita income was $21,660, both well above state and national levels. As a mature community located within the inner suburban ring of a major metropolitan area, La Grange has maintained an image of quality and stability by offering a diverse selection of housing alternatives, an established central business district and excellent library, park and school systems.