North Carolina
Lansing is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 222. Residents earn $49,083 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lansing receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Lansing offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lansing is $49,083, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Lansing is $155,500, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $961 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Lansing experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches, including 12.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,083 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,458 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $928 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,361 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 772 |
| County GDP | $1,069M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 54 |
| Retail | 112 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,430 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.21% |
| Commute Time | 32.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 63.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $155,500 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $271,331 |
| Census Median Rent | $961 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 36.9% |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,430 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.21% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 28.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,771/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.2 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,705 ft (824 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 600/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4995°N, 81.5096°W |
| County FIPS | 37009 |
Winner: Republican by 44.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.1% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 75.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 600/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 99.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 112 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 32.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 63.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |