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Crime in Lansing summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lansing. Key points include:
There were 609 total crimes in Lansing in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lansing is 2,230.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lansing is 391.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lansing is 1,838.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lansing is 5.23% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Lansing Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lansing / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 609 | 2,230.0 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 107 | 391.8 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.7 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 43 | 157.5 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 44 | 161.1 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 502 | 1,838.2 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 199 | 728.7 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 184 | 673.8 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 119 | 435.8 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Lansing summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lansing. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lansing is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lansing is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lansing is $195,487.
The median income in Lansing is $75,569.
Lansing's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lansing Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lansing | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 85 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lansing, IL Weather
The average high in Lansing is 59.7° and the average low is 41.9°.
There are 73.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.5 inches of precipitation each year with 30.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lansing |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 30.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lansing Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lansing
The current population in Lansing is 28,284. The population has increased 1.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,284 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 28,415 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 28,713 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 28,916 | 4.7% |
| 2020 | 27,614 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 27,904 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 28,141 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 28,308 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 28,369 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 28,445 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 28,486 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 28,378 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 28,270 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 28,158 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 28,005 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lansing
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Lansing is:
25.2% White with 7,114 White residents.
51.4% African American with 14,532 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
2.2% Asian with 609 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 34 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 26 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 902 Two Or More residents.
17.9% Hispanic with 5,061 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lansing | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25.2% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 51.4% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.9% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lansing
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Lansing is 52.7% female with 14,894 female residents.
Lansing is 47.3% male with 13,390 male residents.
| Gender | Lansing | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lansing for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Lansing completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Lansing completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Lansing completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Lansing completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Lansing completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Lansing completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Lansing completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lansing completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lansing completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lansing | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lansing, Illinois
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5.6% of households in Lansing earn Less than $10,000.
4.5% of households in Lansing earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.1% of households in Lansing earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.5% of households in Lansing earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.3% of households in Lansing earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.5% of households in Lansing earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.6% of households in Lansing earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.9% of households in Lansing earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.0% of households in Lansing earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.1% of households in Lansing earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lansing | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.1% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.3% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.9% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.0% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.1% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
