East Lansing, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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East Lansing, Michigan Info Snack

Population
48,437
Unemployment
7.2%
Poverty
37.9%
Median Home
$194,100
Median Income
$40,800
Median Rent
$969

East Lansing SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
7
Amenities
9.5
Education
10
Commute
9.5

East Lansing, MI Crime Report

891
Total Crimes
1,852.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
-21.04%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
East Lansing
/ 100k People
Michigan
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 891 1,852.5 1,838.9 2,346.0
Violent Crime 74 153.9 478.0 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 7.6 6.5
Robbery 13 27.0 44.5 73.9
Aggravated Assault 44 91.5 365.1 279.7
Property Crime 817 1,698.6 1,360.9 1,958.2
Burglary 86 178.8 233.1 314.2
Larceny 568 1,180.9 943.3 1,398.0
Car Theft 163 338.9 184.5 246.0

East Lansing, MI Cost Of Living

95
East Lansing's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense East Lansing Michigan National Average
Overall 95 91 100
Services 96 95 100
Groceries 87 90 100
Health 93 96 100
Housing 97 76 100
Transportation 105 101 100
Utilities 99 103 100

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Rankings for East Lansing in Michigan

Map Of East Lansing, MI

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Population over time in East Lansing

Year Population % Change
2020 48,437 0.1%
2019 48,374 0.2%
2018 48,281 -0.2%
2017 48,395 -0.6%
2016 48,669 0.1%
2015 48,611 0.1%
2014 48,556 0.2%
2013 48,449 0.0%
2012 48,441 0.5%
2011 48,220 -

Race / Ethnicity in East Lansing

White
73.5% (35,584)
African American
7.0% (3,385)
American Indian
0.1% (72)
Asian
10.8% (5,244)
Hawaiian
0.0% (15)
Other
0.0% (17)
Two Or More
4.1% (1,965)
Hispanic
4.4% (2,155)
Race East Lansing MI USA
White 73.5% 74.5% 60.1%
African American 7.0% 13.5% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 10.8% 3.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 4.1% 2.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 4.4% 5.2% 18.2%

Gender in East Lansing

Female
50.9% (24,674)
Male
49.1% (23,763)
Gender East Lansing MI USA
Female 50.9% 50.8% 50.8%
Male 49.1% 49.2% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in East Lansing for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (484)
9-12th Grade
1.0% (484)
High School / GED
10.0% (4,843)
Some College
14.0% (6,781)
Associate's Degree
4.0% (1,937)
Bachelor's Degree
29.0% (14,046)
Master's Degree
22.0% (10,656)
Professional Degree
8.0% (3,874)
Doctorate Degree
11.0% (5,328)
Education East Lansing MI USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 2.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 1.0% 6.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 10.0% 29.0% 27.0%
Some College 14.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 4.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 29.0% 18.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 22.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 8.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 11.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For East Lansing, Michigan

Less than $10,000
16.4% (796,703)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.2% (299,350)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.3% (644,143)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.2% (447,943)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.5% (507,813)
$50,000 to $74,999
11.5% (556,502)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.7% (375,089)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.4% (551,092)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.1% (295,022)
$200,000 or more
7.6% (370,039)
Income East Lansing MI USA
Less than $10,000 16.4% 6.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.2% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.3% 9.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.2% 9.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.5% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.5% 18.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.7% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.4% 14.6% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 5.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 7.6% 5.7% 8.3%

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