Living in East Lansing
East Lansing is a large place in Michigan, United States, home to 48,471 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 5%, #577 of 12,111), students (top 6%, #113 of 2,119), single parents (top 7%, #414 of 6,237).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about East Lansing
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Lansing, 5 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 02 min and sets around 23:07; in late June it sets around 3:20.
How East Lansing ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 62 | #1,425 of 11,898 | #78 of 300 | Map |
| Low-income household | 55 | #1,213 of 9,771 | #61 of 247 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #551 of 8,006 | #43 of 204 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #414 of 6,237 | #34 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 53 | #7,520 of 9,474 | #173 of 237 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #4,447 of 9,474 | #90 of 237 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #6,985 of 10,762 | #131 of 275 | Map |
| Single professional | 50 | #2,857 of 4,537 | #55 of 122 | Map |
| Young professional | 53 | #2,729 of 4,444 | #51 of 118 | Map |
| DINKS | 53 | #2,346 of 3,053 | #53 of 88 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,002 of 7,271 | #87 of 186 | Map |
| Commuter | 66 | #2,755 of 6,227 | #48 of 161 | Map |
| Car-free household | 60 | #1,728 of 3,933 | #36 of 104 | Map |
| Student | 80 | #113 of 2,119 | #5 of 53 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 62 | #627 of 8,006 | #41 of 204 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #1,909 of 12,111 | #76 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 53 | #2,097 of 4,114 | #45 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 56 | #3,828 of 7,271 | #69 of 186 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #2,501 of 9,474 | #61 of 237 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 48 | #9,780 of 18,063 | #392 of 485 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 8 | #13,382 of 16,523 | #404 of 443 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #9,334 of 18,063 | #407 of 485 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #4,788 of 16,523 | #95 of 443 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #2,428 of 21,167 | #48 of 544 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #577 of 12,111 | #42 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 56 | #5,407 of 12,111 | #85 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #1,261 of 4,750 | #33 of 127 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Okemos 5 km
- Lansing (Michigan) 6 km
- Haslett 7 km
- Holt (Michigan) 11 km
- Waverly (Michigan) 11 km
- Mason (Michigan) 18 km
- Grand Ledge 22 km
- Eaton Rapids 29 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.