What are the schools like in Lansing, IL?

Lansing is served primarily by Lansing SD 158. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Lansing?

The median household income in Lansing, IL is $68,766 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.9%.

What is the weather like in Lansing, IL?

Lansing has an average high temperature of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.2 inches.

Lansing, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lansing, IL affordable or expensive?

Lansing's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lansing is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $158,300 and the median rent is $1,212 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lansing, IL?

Lansing has a violent crime rate of 391.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1838.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lansing, IL a Good Place to Live?

Lansing is a small city of 28,713 in Illinois, with a median household income of $68,766 and a 10.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Lansing stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lansing is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lansing city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Lansing's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lansing costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lansing, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$158,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,212	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,766	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lansing's violent crime rate is 391.8 per 100,000 residents — 3% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

391.8 /100k

Property Crime

1838.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lansing is served primarily by Lansing SD 158. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lansing, IL	National Avg
School District	Lansing SD 158	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lansing sees average highs of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation and 28.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lansing, IL
Average High — January	31.1°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	40.3"
Annual Snowfall	28.2"

Demographics

Metric	Lansing, IL	National Avg
Population	28,713	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	36.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	47.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.6%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Calumet City, IL 2 mi Munster, IN 2 mi Lynwood, IL 3 mi South Holland, IL 4 mi Glenwood, IL 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Lansing

Lansing, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60438

Lansing vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lansing, IL affordable or expensive?

Lansing's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lansing roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $158,300 and median rent is $1,212/month.

What is the crime rate in Lansing, IL?

Lansing's violent crime rate is 391.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1838.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lansing?

Public schools in Lansing are operated by Lansing SD 158. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lansing, IL a good place to live?

Lansing, IL has a population of 28,713, a median household income of $68,766, and an unemployment rate of 10.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lansing?

Lansing averages 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches with about 28.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lansing?

Lansing, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60438.

What is the population of Lansing?

The population of Lansing, Illinois is 28,713 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lansing?

Key numbers for living in Lansing: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $158,300, median household income $68,766, crime index 97 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lansing side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.