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Best neighborhoods to rent in Lansing?

Random thought, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $119,400, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Lansing sits at 1,103.8 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 113K people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Stella Davis
nah I disagree
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Quinn
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Sunset. It's decent for what you get.

Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in construction. If you're in retail you might struggle.

People: Generally better than expected. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Mexican.

It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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