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East Lansing, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ingham County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
45,394
Population
3,380/sq mi density
$43,547
Median Income
$29,162 per capita
$251,600
Home Value
$302,521 Zillow
$1,122
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
184
Violent Crime/100K
1,753 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$43,547 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$251,600 home value, $1,122/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$251,600
11% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,122/mo
4% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
38.9%
41% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
15,745
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$251,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$302,521
Median Sale Price
$378,500
Median List Price
$335,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
38.9%
Owner-Occupied
61.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$1,122/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,419/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
49 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
10
Price Drops
17.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$184
Active Inventory
46
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
38.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $251,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $302,521 |
| Median Sale Price | $378,500 |
| Median List Price | $335,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $184 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,122 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,419 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 49 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.4% |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Active Inventory | 46 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $184 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 38.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 61.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 38.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 15,745 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |