East Lansing, Michigan
Quick Statistics
East Lansing is a community in Clinton County, Michigan, home to about 45,758 people spread across 13.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $14,000 a year, and a typical home is worth about $270,800. About 71.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 96.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 2 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Michigan towns GeoStat tracks, East Lansing ranks number 27 of 745 in population, number 620 in median household income, number 128 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around East Lansing typically top out near 83°F in July, while January nights average about 18°F. The area sees roughly 50 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lansing, MI | 4.6 mi. | 113,023 |
| 2. | Lansing, MI | 4.6 mi. | 113,023 |
| 3. | Bath, MI | 5.1 mi. | 11,598 |
| 4. | Waverly, MI | 7.1 mi. | 457 |
| 5. | Waverly, MI | 7.1 mi. | 2,554 |
| 6. | De Witt, MI | 8.1 mi. | 4,777 |
| 7. | Williamston, MI | 11.1 mi. | 3,807 |
| 8. | Mason, MI | 11.8 mi. | 8,249 |
What is the population of East Lansing, Michigan?
East Lansing has a population of about 45,758 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is East Lansing, Michigan in?
East Lansing is located in Clinton County, Michigan.
What is the median home value in East Lansing, Michigan?
The median home value in East Lansing is about $270,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in East Lansing, Michigan?
The median personal income in East Lansing is about $14,000 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near East Lansing, Michigan?
Since 1950, 19 tornadoes have been recorded in Clinton County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in East Lansing, Michigan?
Typical July highs run about 83 degrees and January lows about 18 degrees, with around 50 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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