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Lansing

#9 in Best Places to Live in Ingham County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • City in Michigan
  • 238 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C-
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A
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    Lansing is a city in Michigan with a population of 115,222. Lansing is in Ingham County. Living in Lansing offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lansing there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lansing and residents tend to lean liberal.
    About Lansing...
    Population
    115,222

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $77,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $791
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Lansing Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      819.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      126.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      155.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      739.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,918.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      372.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

    Working in Lansing

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $38,642
    National
    $55,322
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    Lansing Reviews

    238 reviews
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    I really enjoy exploring Lansing, MI. I may be biased because I went to Lansing Community College, a college within the downtown area. Lansing has great restaurants, my favorite being the Lansing Brewery. I also enjoy the coffee shops downtown such as Gipson's. There are so many family-friendly museums and attractions Lansing offers such as the R.E. Olds Museum, Impressions 5 Science Center, Michigan History Museum, Potter Park Zoo, and Michigan History Center. As one who does not drive, I appreciate the amazing public transportation. Some bus routes are free! Many locations are conveniently close and I can easily bus there. I also enjoy walking around the State Capital and reading on its history. Someday I hope to work at the Capital in Video Production. Although many places are great in Lansing, there are some areas not safe to walk alone at night (like the southern area). Overall, being in Lansing has been a wonderful experience.
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    In Lansing, you can see the effort to bridge the gap among all of the different groups of people, however it is not necessarily seen through. Local government officials create events for community members such as outdoor picnics, community outreach opportunities, and support the schools. The problem in Lansing though, is that people are not willing to come out to these events because there is not necessarily a "inviting-environment". A bigger issue in Lansing though, is the crime rates. People are leaving the city and constantly talking down on it because we have very high crime rates and they do not seem to be going down.
    I moved to Lansing from Grand Rapids, and I must say that the city does not have the most appealing ambiance. Moving to Lansing from such an artsy city has made me realize how fortunate I am to call Grand Rapids my true home. Although Lansing has more of a commercial atmosphere, I definitely feel like the city could expand in terms of uniqueness, such as coffee shops, local businesses, art venues, etc. I know that Lansing has the potential to be a GREAT city, especially with it being the Capitol of Michigan! It just needs a little TLC in order to get there!