East Lansing city, Michigan
East Lansing city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
East Lansing city is a geographic entity located in Clinton County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,451. The land area covers 3.41 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,451 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs | ±5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 990 | ±176 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,075 | ±181 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 990 | ±176 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 85 | ±92 |
| Median Home Value | $330,000 | ±$16,583 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,495 | ±$1,271 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $111,250 | ±$33,677 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,177 | ±$11,461 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | ±5.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 306 | ±131 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | ±5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,239 | ±280 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.3% | ±7.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 48,964 (2024)
ID: 166689
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
410 ABBOT RD, EAST LANSING MI 48823-3321
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GUS Population: 80,050 (2024)
ID: 208278
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINSTRATOR
100 E STATE STREET, SUITE 2100, ST JOHNS MI 48879
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | MASON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | LANSING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BATH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BATH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BATH, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | LANSING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | OKEMOS, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | LANSING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | LANSING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | LANSING, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BRIGHTWELL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
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Psychiatric | City address association | 3512 COOLIDGE RD, EAST LANSING, MI, 48823 |
(517) 375-7801
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Douglas J Aveda Institute
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College | 3.3 mi away | 331 East Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI, 48823 |
5173499343
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EAST LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 950 ABBOT ROAD, EAST LANSING, MI, 48823 |
(517) 351-2420
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Michigan State University
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College | 3.5 mi away | East Lansing, MI, 48824-1046 |
5173551855
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ELPL BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 950 ABBOT ROAD, EAST LANSING, MI, 48823 |
(517) 351-2420
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Protege Academy
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College Vocational | 4.5 mi away | 4960 Northwind Dr., East Lansing, MI, 48823-8660 |
5173243388
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FOSTER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 200 NORTH FOSTER AVENUE, LANSING, MI, 48912 |
(517) 485-5185
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Lansing Community College
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College | 3.7 mi away | 610 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI, 48933 |
5174831957
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BATH TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 14051 WEBSTER ROAD, BATH, MI, 48808 |
(517) 641-7111
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Thomas M Cooley Law School
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College | 4.2 mi away | 300 S Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI, 48933 |
5173715140
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LANSING CAPITAL CITY AP, MI US, located 3.9 miles from East Lansing city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.6° | 17.2° | 23.9° | 2.06" | 14.3" |
| February | 33.5° | 18.3° | 25.9° | 1.71" | 12.9" |
| March | 44.4° | 26.0° | 35.2° | 2.13" | 5.9" |
| April | 57.6° | 36.4° | 47.0° | 3.26" | 1.7" |
| May | 69.4° | 47.5° | 58.4° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.9° | 57.1° | 68.0° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.8° | 60.9° | 71.8° | 2.94" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.6° | 59.5° | 70.0° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.6° | 51.5° | 62.5° | 2.81" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.5° | 41.2° | 50.8° | 3.16" | 0.2" |
| November | 47.0° | 31.9° | 39.5° | 2.46" | 3.9" |
| December | 35.7° | 23.3° | 29.5° | 1.90" | 11.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lansing city | City | 2.3 mi | — |
| Bath CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Edgemont Park CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Lansing city | City | 5.3 mi | — |
| Haslett CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| DeWitt city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2603724120. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.