East Lansing, MI

Living in East Lansing

Bikeability92
Walkability94
Commute95
Public Transit79
Affordability71
Public Safety30
Airports15
Hospitals66
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

49kPopulation+509 (2010–19)
21  y Median Age
72%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
35%Family Households

Age

Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years73%
35 to 54 years9%
55 to 74 years9%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black7%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate7%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree40%

Households

Family household35%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone29%

Economy

$40kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
63%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
51%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector56%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle7%
Car, truck, or van60%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Walked19%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$193kMedian Home Value+$3k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$888Median Monthly Rent+$168 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached36%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in East Lansing

United States45
Michigan58
Lansing Metro Area53
Ingham County61

Property Crime in East Lansing

United States48
Michigan43
Lansing Metro Area39
Ingham County43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump20%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan23214
Feb25211
Mar3426
Apr4731
May5730
Jun6740
Jul7130
Aug6930
Sep6230
Oct5030
Nov3933
Dec28212

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in East Lansing

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado10
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