Ingham County, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
282,015 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,354 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$187,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$659 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$886 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lansing-East Lansing Metro Area
5
Michigan
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lansing-East Lansing Metro Area
4
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 13 23
Feb 2 10 25
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 3 1 46
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 67
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 2 39
Dec 2 11 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MI State Senate District 21, MI State House District 73, MI
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Schools

Mason Middle School
3 miles, W • 3.2 star
Steele Street Elementary School
4 miles, W • 3.7 star
Alaiedon Elementary School
4 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Michigan State University
10 miles, N • 3.7 star
Douglas J Aveda Institute
11 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

McLaren Greater Lansing
12 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Edward W Sparrow Hospital
12 miles, N • 3.2 star
Eaton Rapids Medical Center
16 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bishop International Airport
41 miles, E • 1.4 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
61 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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