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South Lansing, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Tompkins County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,233
Population
447/sq mi density
$162,846
Median Income
$49,965 per capita
$361,000
Home Value
$287,579 Zillow
$1,363
Median Rent
19.9% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
278
Violent Crime/100K
3,347 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$162,846 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$361,000 home value, $1,363/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
278 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.5% bachelor's degree or higher
South Lansing has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 64.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 933 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5325°N, 76.4963°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Tompkins County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0421 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in |
South Lansing has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.2").