East Lansing, MI
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 44,418 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Sitting northwest of Detroit, the city is adjacent to state capital Lansing.
Cultural Attractions
The Michigan State University Museum is the largest public natural and cultural history museum in the state, and the G. Robert Vincent Voice Library houses over 40,000 hours of spoken word recordings that date back to 1888.
Recreation
The Breslin Center is home to major events as well as the university's basketball teams, and the Abrams Planetarium has weekend public shows.
Historical
The city's first houses were known as Faculty Row and were built on the college campus in the 1850s.
Economy
The city is part of the larger Lansing region, encompassing three counties, and supported primarily by state government, Michigan State University, and General Motors.
| Population [details] | 44,418 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 82.3% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 321.95 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 69.40% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 25.85 °F/8.9 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 74.56 °F/52.62 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 27.48 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 59 |
| Cost of living [details] | 95.3 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Detroit (72.51 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | CAPITAL CITY (6.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Wineries |
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