Lansing, Michigan

Mid-size Michigan city with community character

Midwest Lansing-East Lansing, MI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76.6

C

out of 100

Overview

Lansing is a Michigan city with a population of approximately 112K, part of the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $170,959. Median household income is $50,747.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 112K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $170,959 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $50,747 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.3 minutes
  • Part of the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

112,115

Source: Census ACS

$170,959

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$50,747

Source: Census ACS

19.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

46

Source: Walk Score

87 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Eaton County (county-level results)

48%
51%
Democrat 31,056
Republican 33,102
Leans R+3.1

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 81.8/100

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

Commute Time 74.9/100

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

Crime 10/100

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

Walkability 46/100

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

Purchasing Power 45.3/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 76.6

Location

Lansing, MI (42.7335, -84.6391)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

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