Lansing, Illinois

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Midwest Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

78.3

C+

out of 100

Overview

Lansing is an Illinois city with a population of approximately 27,713, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $201,273. Median household income is $68,766.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 27,713 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $201,273 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $68,766 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 31.1 minutes
  • Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

27,713

Source: Census ACS

$201,273

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$68,766

Source: Census ACS

31.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

48

Source: Walk Score

95 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Cook County (county-level results)

70%
28%
Democrat 1,447,821
Republican 583,852
Leans D+42.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 94.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 39.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 48/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 49.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 78.3

Location

Lansing, IL (41.5660, -87.5446)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.