At a Glance
Median Income
$49,083
$25,458 per capita
Home Value
$155,500
Zillow: $286,115
Median Rent
$961/mo
36.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
75.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
17.7% 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+
3.5 / 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 $49,083 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,458. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above 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 $286,115. 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.
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 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population222
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,083
Per Capita$25,458
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$1,069M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,500
Rent$961
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$286,115
Housing Units120
Rent Burden36.9%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,771/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation2,705 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+75.6%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute33 min
Broadband74.7%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Lansing was founded in 1928.
The median home in Lansing was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.