Lansing, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Lansing, Michigan Summary
Life in Lansing research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lansing over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lansing:
The population in Lansing is 113,592.
The median home value in Lansing is $95,400.
The median income in Lansing is $46,570.
The cost of living in Lansing is 85 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Lansing is $889.
The unemployment rate in Lansing is 8.7%.
The poverty rate in Lansing is 21.8%.
Table Of Contents
Lansing SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Lansing, MI Crime Report
4,670
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,962.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
68.89%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lansing / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,670 | 3,962.2 | 1,838.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 1,757 | 1,490.7 | 478.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 25 | 21.2 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 172 | 145.9 | 44.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,418 | 1,203.1 | 365.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 2,913 | 2,471.5 | 1,360.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 720 | 610.9 | 233.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,697 | 1,439.8 | 943.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 496 | 420.8 | 184.5 | 246.0 |
Lansing, MI Cost Of Living
85
Lansing's Overall Cost Of Living
Lansing's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lansing | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 87 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 54 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 103 | 100 | |
Lansing, MI Photos
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Population over time in Lansing
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 117,488 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 116,699 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 115,222 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 114,773 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 114,485 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 114,382 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 114,274 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 114,537 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 115,101 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 115,634 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lansing
| Race | Lansing | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.3% | 74.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 23.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.3% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 12.9% | 5.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Lansing
| Gender | Lansing | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lansing for adults over 25
| Education | Lansing | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lansing, Michigan
| Income | Lansing | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.3% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 8.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.6% | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.4% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.5% | 17.9% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.5% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.4% | 6.6% | 9.5% |
