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Is Lansing safe?

Joe Ford

Is Lansing safe?

The low crime rate and thriving retirement-age community in East Lansing makes it one of the top safest cities to retire in 2018. Security Choice studied nearly 500 cities and urban areas, comparing crime rates, average retirement age, how many citizens were 65 or older, and other metrics to get their top 100.

What is Lansing known for?

Lansing is well-known for its car manufacturing roots. The REO Motor Car Company was Michigan’s first operating car company in 1905, and the Oldsmobile brand was founded in Lansing. Today, L-Town continues the tradition of auto manufacturing in Michigan.

What is there to do in Lansing today?

  • Michigan History Center. © Michigan History Center.
  • Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, Michigan. © Potter Park Zoo.
  • Impression 5 Science Center.
  • R.E. Olds Transportation Museum.
  • Abrams Planetarium, Lansing, Michigan.
  • Lansing River Trail.
  • Fenner Nature Center, Lansing, Michigan.
  • Woldumar Nature Center, Lansing, Michigan.

Where should I live in Lansing MI?

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What areas of Lansing are safe?

Safest Lansing neighborhoods

  • Lochwoode Ct / Moorwood Dr.
  • S Dewitt Rd / W Clark Rd.
  • Delta River Dr / Josette Ln.
  • Clinton Village / Valley Farms.
  • E Willoughby Rd / S Cedar St.
  • Delta Mills.
  • W Saint Joseph Hwy / Snow Rd.
  • Great Lakes Christian College / Willow Hwy.

Is downtown Lansing safe?

The crime rate is pretty low, and most of the area of East Lansing is safe. Lansing has some area’s you will want to stay away from. The South and north ends of lansing are rough. If you stick to downtown, the west side and the east side, you will be good.

Where’s the best place to live in Michigan?

Where Are The Best Places To Live In Michigan?

Rank City Population
1 East Grand Rapids 11,759
2 Birmingham 21,201
3 Huntington Woods 6,322
4 Berkley 15,372

What is middle-class income in Michigan?

Range of household incomes needed to be considered middle class, by family size

State Single Family of four
Maine $25,676 – $77,028 $51,352 – $154,055
Maryland $28,572 – $85,717 $57,144 – $171,433
Massachusetts $28,129 – $84,386 $56,257 – $168,772
Michigan $24,345 – $73,035 $48,690 – $146,071