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Lansing, NC
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Lansing, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Lansing a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lansing residents earn a median household income of $49,083 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,458. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 772 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lansing is $155,500 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,331. Median rent is $961/month, with 36.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Lansing reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 804/100K.
Education
13.1% of adults in Lansing hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 75.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lansing has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.