Median Income
$49,537
34% lower than US avg
Home Value
$145,800
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
21.0%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$581
50% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.4%
16% lower than US avg
How Lansing Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,111
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density1,029/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,537
Per Capita$34,311
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$780M
Commute28 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,800
Rent$581
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$263,562
Health
Obesity43.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation684 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+97.4%
School Score5.73
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute28 min
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Is Lansing a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Lansing receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lansing offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Lansing is $49,537, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Lansing is $145,800, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $581 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Lansing experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches, including 35.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Lansing has a population of 1,111 with a density of 1,029 people per square mile. The median age is 49.4 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%), with 2.2% Black.
Population
49.4yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
The median household income in Lansing is $49,537, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,537 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $34,311 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $881 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,956 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| 16% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 472 |
| County GDP | $780M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,042 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.09% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
The median home value in Lansing is $145,800, 48% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $581 (50% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $263,562.
Home Values
| Census Median | $145,800 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $263,562 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $581 |
| 50% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,042 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.09% |
In Lansing, 43.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.2% report depression. 26.5% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Lansing vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 43.6% |
| 36% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,990/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
Crime Rates: Lansing vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
Safety Score
Lansing has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 36.5 inches |
| 4% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 35.5 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 684 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,029/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3598°N, 91.2229°W |
| County FIPS | 19005 |