At a Glance
Median Income
$52,170
$29,894 per capita
Home Value
$119,400
Zillow: $169,388
Median Rent
$976/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,348/100K
2,535/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.6%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
17.2% smoking rate
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
3.0 / 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 $52,170 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,894. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,868 business establishments, including 619 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lansing is $119,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,388. Median rent is $976/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Lansing reports 1,348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 255% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,535/100K. The murder rate is 9.8/100K.
Education
29.6% of adults in Lansing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lansing has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population112,546
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density2,859/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.1%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,170
Per Capita$29,894
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$23,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,400
Rent$976
Ownership53.9%
Zillow$169,388
Housing Units55,082
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,348/100K
Property2,535/100K
Murder9.8/100K
Assault1,135/100K
Burglary422/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,801/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation860 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.6%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 64%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations70
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Lansing was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
10.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 619 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.