At a Glance
Home Value
$101,300
Zillow: $96,577
Violent Crime
266/100K
2,362/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 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?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lansing is $101,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,577. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Lansing reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,362/100K.
Education
7.7% of adults in Lansing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lansing has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population155
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density196/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$32,376
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$2,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174
Housing
Home Value$101,300
Rent
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$96,577
Housing Units87
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent266/100K
Property2,362/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,955/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,229 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lansing was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.