LaSalleMichigan, 2010
La Salle Township’s story
194 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,100 in 1850, 4,639 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 6 maps from 1912 on.
- 1832La Salle Township is settled
La Salle TownshipMI
Population
4,591
2025 Census estimate · −1.2% since 2020
Typical home
$279K
+5.9% in a year
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
43.8
years
Jobs based here
83
A commuter town
TownGrade
B−
#426 of 697 in MI
Is La Salle Township a good place to live?
La Salle Township gives you more for your money than most places: homes are within reach, about $279K for a typical one, or 3.6 years of the Monroe metro’s $77K median household income. It grades B− overall, ranked 426th of 697 in Michigan. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 92% of U.S. towns. On civic life, just 92 of Michigan’s 1,265 towns do worse. The biggest park or preserve is Erie State Game Area, at 472 acres.
WeakestDWalkability
What makes La Salle Township stand out
Where La Salle Township beats most towns.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave La Salle Township for work
Where La Salle Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
83jobs based in La Salle Township
1%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
How La Salle Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far La Salle Township is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.2 of 20; 2.4% of households have no car; 0.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →Cost of livingB+Open →HealthPromedica Monroe Regional Hospital 6.5 miles awayC+Open →Jobs & income$86K median household incomeBOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 42% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →SchoolsBeat 52% of Michigan districts on tests and graduationB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 2% conserved landCOpen →History2 notable people born hereBOpen →Civic life1.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to La Salle Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in La Salle Township, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMonroe water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have La Salle Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsMonroe Public SchoolsMason Consolidated SchoolsIda Public School District3 districts serve La Salle Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLa Salle Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes48145, 48161, 48133, 4814048145 71% · 48161 16% · 48133 10% · 48140 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in La Salle Township.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
La Salle Township sends most of its workers out of town
22% of working residents cross a state line to work, Toledo among the top destinations. La Salle Township has 83 jobs for its 2,014 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
For working residents in La Salle Township, the share who work locally is 1.3%. The town had 83 jobs in 2021, down 134 from 2011. The top destinations are Monroe (12%), Toledo (12%) and Frenchtown Township (6%).
1%work in town
| La Salle Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In La Salle Township1%
Monroe12%
Toledo12%
Frenchtown Township6%
Monroe Township5%
19 mi
median commute distance
83
jobs based in La Salle Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 8% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Climate
In La Salle Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Only 5 of the 701 Michigan towns we compare have a higher July high than La Salle Township. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 20° and about 39 inches of snow falls in a winter.
39″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–36°
Spring39–59°
Summer62–82°
Fall44–62°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer adults under 35 in La Salle Township than across Michigan
Four-year graduates: 26% of adults 25 and older here, 32% across Michigan. Adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 42% of residents (38% statewide). The median age for La Salle Township comes to 43.8 years, close to Michigan’s towns (42.5 years) and above U.S. towns (40.5 years).
43.8median age · MI 40.2
| La Salle Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 26% | 29% |
La Salle TownshipMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school29%
Some college24%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s16%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| La Salle Township | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.2% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.3% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.9% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.3% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.9% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.7% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.4% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.3% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.1% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.5% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.8% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.4% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.1% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.2% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 4,600, single groups can be off by several points
HealthC+
Residents of La Salle Township are less healthy than 62% of U.S. towns
Among adults in La Salle Township, 16% smoke cigarettes. The town beats the Michigan average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 27% of adults here have been diagnosed with depression; 38% have high blood pressure.
38%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| La Salle Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 27% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 36% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
3 better27 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | La Salle Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13% | 15.4% |
| More adults with arthritis | 33.1% | 29.1% |
Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital
6.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
39th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Natural hazards: moderate risk in La Salle Township, mostly inland flooding
On expected storm and flood damage, La Salle Township sits below 58% of U.S. communities. The town has had 224 paid flood insurance claims since 1980. FEMA puts 60% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 15% to tornadoes. One declared disaster, in 2023, has brought federal aid to La Salle Township households.
42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
224
paid flood claims since 1980
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade B+
For cost of living, La Salle Township earns a B+
Zillow values the typical La Salle Township home at about $279,000, up 5.9% in a year, 6% above the Michigan typical home. La Salle Township: 88% of households own their home, where Michigan’s towns sit at 84% and U.S. towns at 73%. Its going rate for rent stands at $1,080 a month.
$279KZillow home value
| La Salle Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,080 a month | $1,045 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
La Salle Township$279K
Michigan$264K
+5.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
OutdoorsC
Open space protected for good: 2.1% of La Salle Township
Walkers can cover 0.1 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
2.1%conserved
2.1%
conserved · 355 of 17,092 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Erie State Game Area | 0.1 mi | 472 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 70 attractions →Michigan Stadium and 41 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around La Salle Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw31 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
Big draw40 mi Stadium & arenaFord Field
40 mi Stadium & arenaComerica Park
33 mi MuseumThe Henry Ford1.8M visitors a year
40 mi TheatreFox Theatre
14 mi MuseumToledo Museum of Art340K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Toledo Museum of Art: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about La Salle Township
19pages on La Salle Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of La Salle Township
Monroe County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Monroe4.1 mi$4,759 in-state tuitionMercy College of OhioUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Toledo, OH14.3 mi$19,470 tuitionDavis CollegeUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Toledo, OH14.4 mi$14,130 tuition
About 4 of every 100 La Salle Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
About La Salle Township
Civil township in Michigan, United States
La Salle Township is a civil township of Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,639 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 27 sq mi
- Elevation
- 604 ft
La Salle Township’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with La Salle Township.
Monroe TownshipErie TownshipLuna PierIda TownshipLa Salle Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Salle Township | #426 | B− | B+ | — | B− | C+ |
| Monroe Township | #619 | C− | B | — | C | C− |
| Erie Township | #194 | A− | A− | — | A− | C |
| Luna Pier | — | — | A | — | A− | C |
| Ida Township | #136 | A− | B+ | — | A | B |
Luna Pier has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. La Salle Township, Monroe Township, Erie Township, Luna Pier and Ida Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare La Salle Township with a neighbor →
Questions about La Salle Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is La Salle Township, MI a good place to live?
La Salle Township grades B− overall, better than 46% of U.S. towns and #426 of 697 in Michigan. It grades C+ for health and B− for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is La Salle Township, MI expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.
What is La Salle Township, MI known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Archibald B. Darragh and Stephen Miller Foote.