East Lansing, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
45,394 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
33.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
67.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,547 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
64.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
43.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$251,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$849 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,016 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ingham County
6
Lansing-East Lansing Metro Area
5
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ingham County
4
Lansing-East Lansing Metro Area
4
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 14 23
Feb 2 11 25
Mar 2 6 34
Apr 3 1 46
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 3 39
Dec 2 12 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 19%
Hillary Clinton 74%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MI State Senate District 28, MI State House District 75, MI
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Schools

East Lansing High School
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Whitehills Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Douglas J Aveda Institute
1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Michigan State University
1 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Edward W Sparrow Hospital
3 miles, W • 3.2 star
McLaren Greater Lansing
5 miles, W • 4.1 star
Sparrow Clinton Hospital
17 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Bishop International Airport
40 miles, E • 1.4 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
54 miles, NW • 2.3 star
MBS International Airport
58 miles, NE • 1 star
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