At a Glance
Median Income
$71,805
$33,832 per capita
Home Value
$168,500
Zillow: $192,686
Median Rent
$1,271/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
377/100K
5,423/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Lansing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lansing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lansing a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lansing residents earn a median household income of $71,805 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,832. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lansing is $168,500 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,686. Median rent is $1,271/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Lansing reports 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,423/100K. The murder rate is 7.3/100K.
Education
27.7% of adults in Lansing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lansing has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population28,415
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density3,809/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,805
Per Capita$33,832
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,500
Rent$1,271
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$192,686
Housing Units12,127
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent377/100K
Property5,423/100K
Murder7.3/100K
Assault123/100K
Burglary472/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation630 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Lansing was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.
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