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South Lansing, NY
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South Lansing, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is South Lansing a Good Place to Live?
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 7.1% (97% 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.
Safety & Crime
South Lansing reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,347/100K.
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 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.