Is LaGrange a good place to raise young children?

I would say so, and I know enough people who have done it successfully (and have been the kids raised there themselves). There are a lot of peaceful residential areas in town and plenty of places to make friends. It's green and I know of a lot of houses with nicely-sized backyards as well. Finally, you're not far from things to do or places to take the kids, many of which are in Poughkeepsie and its surrounding area.