Living in Lansing (Michigan)
Lansing (Michigan) is a city in Michigan, United States, home to 112,644 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 5%, #85 of 2,119), first-time home buyers (top 10%, #736 of 8,006), digital natives (top 13%, #580 of 4,750).
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- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 02 min and sets around 23:08; in late June it sets around 3:20.
How Lansing (Michigan) 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 | 55 | #3,672 of 11,898 | #119 of 300 | Map |
| Low-income household | 54 | #1,395 of 9,771 | #65 of 247 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #1,578 of 8,006 | #93 of 204 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #1,295 of 6,237 | #74 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 50 | #8,033 of 9,474 | #192 of 237 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 51 | #6,826 of 9,474 | #161 of 237 | Map |
| Early retiree | 54 | #7,640 of 10,762 | #154 of 275 | Map |
| Single professional | 54 | #2,440 of 4,537 | #45 of 122 | Map |
| Young professional | 58 | #2,170 of 4,444 | #39 of 118 | Map |
| DINKS | 56 | #2,162 of 3,053 | #46 of 88 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,783 of 7,271 | #103 of 186 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #2,046 of 6,227 | #38 of 161 | Map |
| Car-free household | 67 | #1,058 of 3,933 | #14 of 104 | Map |
| Student | 81 | #85 of 2,119 | #3 of 53 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 61 | #736 of 8,006 | #50 of 204 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 53 | #2,633 of 12,111 | #113 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 60 | #1,452 of 4,114 | #25 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 56 | #3,823 of 7,271 | #68 of 186 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #4,441 of 9,474 | #100 of 237 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 46 | #10,610 of 18,063 | #410 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 | 7 | #14,087 of 16,523 | #426 of 443 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #10,034 of 18,063 | #420 of 485 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #5,235 of 16,523 | #112 of 443 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 72 | #1,965 of 21,167 | #40 of 544 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,505 of 12,111 | #116 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 56 | #5,417 of 12,111 | #86 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 64 | #580 of 4,750 | #12 of 127 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Waverly (Michigan) 5 km
- East Lansing 6 km
- Okemos 11 km
- Holt (Michigan) 11 km
- Haslett 13 km
- Grand Ledge 16 km
- Mason (Michigan) 19 km
- Eaton Rapids 26 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.