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LaGrange County, Indiana
LaGrange County is the top tourist county in the state of Indiana, yet its population has not grown significantly for many years, due in part to a lack of suitable housing. Farmers State Bank convened a Housing Steering Committee comprised of local leaders to address this challenge. The Committee engaged the Housing Resource Hub with the LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation taking a leadership role.
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Visit www.lagrangecountyedc.com for more information.
How it Started
LaGrange County Population overview 2019
Population: 39,700
Households: 12,230
1 & 2 Person Households: 52%
Median Household Income: $62,400
Housing Units: 14,750
Owner-Occupied: 81%
Single Family Detached Homes: 85%
Median Housing Value: $198,600​
Where does the potential market live now?​
LaGrange County: 37%
Regional Draw Area: 34%
St. Joseph County, MI: 6%
Balance of the U.S.: 23%
Market Potential
Who are the potential market?
Traditional and Non-traditional Families: 47%
Younger Couples and Singles: 36%
Empty Nesters and Retirees: 17%
Strategic Plan
After completing the market potential analysis, Club 720 Development Corp. worked with the LaGrange County to create a 5 year strategic plan to optimize housing production and create inclusive homebuyer programs.
Home Buyer Programs
LaGrange County wanted to ensure that all current and potential residents have the tools and resources to achieve their dreams of homeownership by authorizing Indiana's best down payment assistance program!
