New York · Metropolitan Area
Lansing is a small town in New York with a population of 3,837. Residents earn $75,901 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lansing receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lansing stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lansing is $75,901, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lansing is $403,900, 43% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,729 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Lansing is a highly educated community — 81.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Lansing experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 62.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 66.1% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 33.9% |
| 153% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,901 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,148 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,342 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,199 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,766 |
| County GDP | $7,966M |
| Restaurants | 308 |
| Healthcare | 284 |
| Retail | 297 |
| Manufacturing | 90 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,596 |
| 203% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.62% |
| Commute Time | 15.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 48.2% |
| Public Transit | 9.8% |
| Work from Home | 13.9% |
| Census Median | $403,900 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $650,000 |
| Median List Price | $650,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $234 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.8% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,729 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.8% |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 26.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,596 |
| 203% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.62% |
| Obesity | 23.4% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.4% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Mental Distress | 13.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,563/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 284 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 62.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 910 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 832/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4902°N, 76.4865°W |
| County FIPS | 36109 |
Winner: Democrat by 50.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 81.0% |
| 140% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 832/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.2% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 284 |
| Restaurants | 308 |
| Retail Stores | 297 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 15.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 48.2% |
| Public Transit | 9.8% |
| Work from Home | 13.9% |