City Intelligence

Lansing, MI

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Lansing. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

86/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB+
EnvironmentA+
WeatherA+

Population

73,134

Median Home

$153K

Median Income

$62K

Zip Codes Covered

2

With a population of 73,134, Lansing is a mid-sized MI city. Median household income is $62K with homes valued around $153K. The city scores highest in environment (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Lansing, MI. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$153K

Vacancy Rate

6.0%

Owner-Occupied

58%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Lansing, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

48911

Area Stats

Pop: 40,755

Home Value: $122K

48917

Area Stats

Pop: 32,379

Home Value: $193K

Lansing Area Map

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Schools Near Lansing

Schools in and around Lansing, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (3)

Delta Center Elementary School

Dimondale Elementary School

Horizon Elementary School

Middle Schools (12)

Cavanaugh School

Cole Academy

Cumberland School

Forrest G Averill School

Gier Park School

Holly Park Academy

Insight School of Michigan

LifeTech Academy

Lyons School

MidMichigan Leadership Academy

Washington Woods Middle School

Windemere Park Charter Academy

High Schools (5)

Eastern High School

Everett High School

Holt Junior High School

Holt Senior High School

JW Sexton High School

Private Schools (10)

ASPIRE ACADEMY

CAPITOL CITY BAPTIST SCHOOL

EMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL

HOLT LUTHERAN SCHOOL

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

LANSING BAPTIST SCHOOL

LANSING CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE

NEW COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

ST GERARD SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Lansing stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB+
EnvironmentA+
WeatherA+
AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 2 most populated zip codes for Lansing and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.