Lansing, Michigan
Among the top 4% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 41% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 34% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 13% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 35% of US places
- top 4% for walkability
- top 12% for commute time
- bottom 2% for air quality
Lansing is a city in Michigan with about 113,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, commute time, and sales tax. It rates lower on violent crime and air quality.
Official websitelansingmi.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.4 in1.9 in
humid 68%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$51k29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 77% of US places
Home Value$112k30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$954better than 45% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 66% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.20%better than 6% of US places
Income Tax5.30%better than 42% of US places
State 4.30% + Local 1.00%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden12.15%better than 28% of US places
Unemployment8.3%better than 19% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.3 in28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall50.2 inbetter than 13% of US places
Sunny Days171 daysbetter than 7% of US places
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 71% of US places
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 84% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk48.2better than 73% of US places
Air Quality56 AQIbetter than 2% of US places
School Quality76.4better than 72% of US places
Violent Crime2718/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Property Crime2705/100kbetter than 9% of US places
Community
Population112,98699th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.915th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5993rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9747th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+338th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)52.6%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)23.0%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)12.5%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.9%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.9%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 88% of US places
Walkability13.6/20better than 96% of US places
Airport Distance50 mibetter than 68% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.3%better than 54% of US places
Amenities Nearby40.27better than 34% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 41% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lansing an affordable place to live?
- Lansing is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 77% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lansing?
- The median home value in Lansing is $112k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lansing?
- Median household income in Lansing is $51k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lansing?
- Median gross rent in Lansing is $954 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lansing safe?
- Lansing is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2718/100k (better than 3%). Property crime is 2705/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lansing?
- Lansing averages 72°F in July and 24°F in January, with 33.3 in of annual precipitation and about 171 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lansing?
- Public-school quality in Lansing is above average, scoring better than 72% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lansing?
- The average one-way commute in Lansing is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)