At a Glance
Median Income
$162,846
$49,965 per capita
Home Value
$361,000
Zillow: $287,579
Median Rent
$1,363/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
10.2% smoking rate
How South Lansing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Lansing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Lansing a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Lansing residents earn a median household income of $162,846 , which is 117% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,965. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,766 business establishments, including 308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Lansing is $361,000 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,579. Median rent is $1,363/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
48.5% of adults in South Lansing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Lansing has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,233
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density447/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$162,846
Per Capita$49,965
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$7,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,342
Housing
A+
Home Value$361,000
Rent$1,363
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$287,579
Housing Units335
Rent Burden19.9%
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation933 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+19.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 75%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations69
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in South Lansing was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.