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East Lansing, MI

Founded 1847Clinton CountyElev. 261 m
Population
45,394
Median home
$251,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About East Lansing

East Lansing is home to roughly 45,394 residents. East Lansing was founded in 1847 and sits in Clinton County. The median age is 21.3 and the median household income is $43,547. Homes carry a median value of $251,600, and about 39% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (71.9%). Around 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
45,394
Median age
21.3
Median household income
$43,547
Per-capita income
$29,162
Poverty rate
34.1%
High-school grad or higher
98.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
67.4%
Unemployment
6.9%
Avg. commute
16.8 min
Work from home
18.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White71.9%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Black7.6%
Asian9.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts47.5%
Service22.4%
Sales & office21.7%
Production, transportation & material moving6.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$251,600
Median gross rent
$1,122/mo
Owner-occupied
38.9%
Median year built
1975
Households
13,914
Avg. household size
2.17

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

East Lansing has 13 public schools — 8 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading65%
Math40%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

East Lansing High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Great Lakes Learning Academy MSHSHighGrades 6–12charter
Great Lakes Learning Academy HSHighGrades 9–12charter
Project SEARCHHighGrades 9–12
MacDonald Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Cole Academy EastElementarycharter
Donley Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Glencairn SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Ingham ISD ASD ProgramsElementaryGrades -1–8
Marble SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Red Cedar SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Robert L Green ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Whitehills Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime48% below national
East Lansing202
Michigan468
United States386
↑ 10% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime28% below national
East Lansing1,400
Michigan1,603
United States1,952
↓ 22% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, East Lansing Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around East Lansing.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Ingham County
Strong windVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

East Lansing is in Ingham County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

East Lansing was founded in 1847 and sits in Clinton County. Elevation ~261 m.

Population trend
49K45K45,39420002024
Map of East Lansing
East Lansing, MI
Where East Lansing is
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

St. Katherine's ChapelEustace HallCentral SchoolMasonic Temple BuildingMichigan State Medical Society Building
Notable people from East Lansing
Larry PageNate SilverRyan MillerSpencer AbrahamTaylor NicholsLorraine DastonRobert NellerTaylor MansonTyasha HarrisDouglas A. Irwin
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Nearby cities
Lansing (5 mi)Jackson (35 mi)Flint (44 mi)Burton (47 mi)Battle Creek (49 mi)Ann Arbor (50 mi)

Common questions

East Lansing — frequently asked

What is the population of East Lansing, Michigan?
East Lansing has a population of about 45,394, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in East Lansing?
The median home value in East Lansing is $251,600, and the median gross rent is $1,122/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is East Lansing safe? What is the crime rate?
East Lansing Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 202 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does East Lansing face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Ingham County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in East Lansing?
East Lansing has 13 public schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in East Lansing?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near East Lansing. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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