Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (16) B
Big Apple Bagels
Coffee Shop
Biggby
Coffee Shop
Constellation Cat Cafe
Coffee Shop
Blue Owl
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Foster Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tabooli
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Möge Tee
Coffee Shop
Biggby
Coffee Shop
Sparty's Refresh
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sparty's Refresh
Coffee Shop
Sparty's
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Chapelure
Coffee Shop
Strange Matter Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Chapelure
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (17) F
Spartan Lanes
Bowling Alley
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum
Museum
Beaumont Tower
Attraction
Michigan State University Museum
Museum
Beal Botanical Garden
Attraction
Jenison Field House
Stadium
Auditorium and Fairchild Theater
Theatre Arts
Summer Circle Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Rock
Attraction
Kresge Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Munn Ice Arena
Stadium
Jack Breslin Student Events Center
Stadium
Michigan Millers Fire Engine
Attraction
Pasant Theatre
Theatre Arts
Wharton Center for Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Cobb Great Hall
Theatre Arts
NCG Cinema
Cinema
Downeaster Theatre
Theatre Arts
African World Museum and Resource Center
Museum
City Limits Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Potter Park Zoo
Zoo
Spiral
Nightclub
Jackson Field
Stadium
Old Town
Attraction
MICA Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (48) C+
Reno's East
Bar
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Dublin Square
Bar
Crunchy's
Bar
Hopcat
Bar
Rick's American Cafe
Bar
Conrad's Grill
Fast Food
P.T. O'Malley's
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery
Beverages
Noodles & Company
Fast Food
Lankshark Bar
Bar
Capo's Cheesesteak Hoagies and Grill
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Potbelly
Fast Food
Georgio's Pizza
Fast Food
Tin Can East Lansing
Bar
Unicha Tea & Icecream
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
The Peanut Barrel
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Insomnia Cookies
Sweets
Peking Express
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Hannah Community Center
Community Centre
Snell Towar Recreation Center
Community Centre
Salt Yoga
Gym
IQ Fit Fitness Center
Gym
Foster Community Center
Community Centre
East Lansing Hot Yoga
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Women’s Center of Greater Lansing
Community Centre
State of Fitness
Gym
Allen Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
The Fledge
Community Centre
Cristo Rey Community Center
Community Centre
Geir Community Center
Community Centre
Athletic Building
Gym
League of Michigan Bicyclists
Community Centre
Hilltop Yoga
Gym
Downtown YMCA Wellness Center
Gym
Baker Donora Center
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Valley Farms Community Center
Community Centre
Salus Center
Community Centre
Groceries (8) F
Groovy Donuts
Bakery
Campbell's Market Baskey
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Mitten Raised
Bakery
Better Health Store
Grocery Store
Sugar Shack
Bakery
Westlund's Apple Market
Grocery Store
Bake N' Cakes
Bakery
Asian Market
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Swagath Indian Groceries
Grocery Store
Meat Fresh
Butcher
Better Asian Mart
Grocery Store
East Lansing Food Co op
Grocery Store
Foods for Living
Grocery Store
Mert's Meats
Butcher
Mert's Meats
Butcher
Jerusalem Bakery
Bakery
La Estrellita Supermercado
Grocery Store
Breadsmith
Bakery
Sunripe Produce
Grocery Store
Capital City Market
Grocery Store
Parks (87) A+
Harrison Meadows Park
Park
White Memorial Park
Park
Robert S. Shaw Park
Park
John M. Patriarche Park
Park
Tamarisk Park
Park
Glenhaven Park
Park
Valley Court Park
Park
Shaw Water Tower Park
Park
Wolf Court Park
Park
William B. Sharp Park
Park
Bailey Park
Park
Towar Park
Park
Norman Foster Smith Park
Park
Henry Fine Park
Park
Harrison Road Park
Park
Ehinger Park
Park
Stoddard Park
Park
Benefactor Plaza
Park
Demonstration Field
Park
Ranney Park
Park
Hidden River Park
Park
Kimberly Park
Park
East Lansing Soccer Complex
Park
Slater Park
Park
Kircher Park
Park
Shops (32) C+
University Gas & Wash
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Cutter's Point
Hairdresser
Coco's Off The Rack
Clothing
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Quality Dairy
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Bike Shop
Bicycle
Golden Glow Airbrush Tanning Salon
Beauty
Jonna's 2 Go
Convenience Store
Urban Outfitters
Clothing
Rally House
Clothing
Target
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Curious Book Shop
Books
Sparty's Express
Convenience Store
Student Book Store (SBS)
Books
H&H Mobil
Convenience Store
Grand River Barber Company
Hairdresser
Skin Studio 211 East Lansing
Beauty
Evergreen Cycles and Repair
Bicycle
J&H Family Stores
Convenience Store
Campus Barber
Hairdresser
Donna's Nails
Beauty
Thompson Eye Care
Optician
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.6% take public transportation in East Lansing.
Public Transit Stops (87)
Stops & Stations A+
Westbound Grand River past M.A.C. Avenue
Bus Stop
4636
Bus Stop
Cata MSU-CTC
Bus Station
#1684 EBD Michigan past Mifflin
Bus Stop
#1735 WBD Michigan before Kipling
Bus Stop
#1683 EBD Michigan past Foster
Bus Stop
# 1736 WBD Michigan past Foster
Bus Stop
East Lansing
Transit Station
1742
Bus Stop
1744
Bus Stop
#3024
Bus Stop
#1603
Bus Stop
Okemos Meijer
Bus Stop
Meridian Mall
Bus Stop
3539
Bus Stop
1600
Bus Stop
1625
Bus Stop
2390
Bus Stop
#1610
Bus Stop
3012
Bus Stop
3033
Bus Stop
1618
Bus Stop
#3005
Bus Stop
5751
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.6% B
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cost of living A

The cost of living in East Lansing is 97/100 - which is 8% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B-

East Lansing crime rates are 2,045 per 100k, which is 2% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
1,779 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
266 crimes per 100k B
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employment D

The median income in East Lansing is $40,800 - which is 20% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$40,800 F
Unemployment Rate
3.9% C-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
East Lansing Fire Station #1
Fire Station
East Lansing Family Dentistry
Dentist
Contemporary Dentistry - East Lansing
Dentist
East Lansing Police
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Olin Health Center
Clinic
Olin Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sparrow FastCare
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Sparrow Medical Group, North
Clinic
Charter Township of Lansing Fire Station 52
Fire Station
East Lansing Fire Station
Fire Station
Pogoncheff Dentistry
Dentist
Public Safety
Police
MSUCOM Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology Academic Offices
Doctor
Lansing Fire Station #8
Fire Station
Sparrow Urgent Care
Doctor
Sparrow Pharmacy Plus
Pharmacy
Sparrow Hospital
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Bruce R. Ferguson, D.D.S.
Dentist
Lansing Urgent Care - Okemos
Hospital
Lansing Police North Precinct
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B

East Lansing home prices are $194,100 - which is 52% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$194,100 B
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A

The East Lansing graduation rate is 96% - which is 11% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
56% D
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (13) C-
St Thomas Aquinas Parish School
Whitehills Elementary School
Glencairn School
Pinecrest School
Ingham Isd Asd Programs
Marble School
Donley Elementary School
Macdonald Middle School
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Glis
Post Oak School
A English Language School
Fairview School
Cole Academy East
Pattengill Academy
Resurrection School
High Street Head Start
Montessori Radmoor School
Murphy Elementary School
Gier Park School
Lifetech Academy
Sheridan Road
Mt Hope School
Emanuel Lutheran School
Beekman Center
High Schools (4) F
East Lansing High School
Project Search
Lansing Catholic Central High School
Great Lakes Cyber Academy Hs
Eastern High School
Lifetech Academy
The Early College Lansing Community College
Beekman Center
Haslett High School
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ratings B

East Lansing has an overall rating of 74% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes C-
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  • East Lansing has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • East Lansing crime rates are 2% higher than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in East Lansing is 8% higher than the Michigan average

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Sightseeing In Spartan Country! 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 22, 2012) I have lived in East Lansing, Michigan for ten years and have yet to get bored with the vibrant mix of energy that infuses the city. The Downtown area is mixed in with the town's university and is filled with restaurants, galleries, coffee houses and shopping. There are also muse ...Read More ums, art galleries, and concerts that can keep you busy. I will say that if you want a quieter way of life, living in East Lansing might not be for you, as the nightlife in the city does not go to sleep until three am.

There are always activities to do in East Lansing. One of the things I like to do is pick a restaurant that I have never been to and try it out. There are many different restaurants to satisfy anybody's appetite. One of my favorites is Crunchy's restaurant. Crunchy's has been voted "best burger in town" and I can attest to that. Crunchy's also has over twenty- five beers on tap. If you do not like hamburgers then there many other great eating choices in the East Lansing area such as Beggars Banquet, Bistro 43, and El Azteco.

The good thing about having the college here is the fact we have excellent facilities available to the public too. The W J Beal Botanical Gardens has over 4,000 species of plants and is the oldest operating garden in the United States. East Lansing also has Michigan Energy Options, a house that demonstrates all the ways we can save and reduce energy use. There are also many parks, walking trails, and outdoor activities that can keep you busy and active. My favorite outdoor area is Adado Riverfront Park. There are lots of walking trails, areas to go bike riding, and there are activities placed along the river walk such as the Potter Park Zoo or the Turner- Dodge House.
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in East Lansing? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Harrison Meadows Park
      White Memorial Park
      Robert S. Shaw Park
      John M. Patriarche Park
      Tamarisk Park
      Glenhaven Park
      Valley Court Park
      Shaw Water Tower Park

      Entertainment

      Spartan Lanes
      Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum
      Beaumont Tower
      Michigan State University Museum
      Beal Botanical Garden
      Jenison Field House
      Auditorium and Fairchild Theater
      Summer Circle Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Reno's East
      Marco's Pizza
      Subway
      Little Caesars
      Dublin Square
      Crunchy's
      Hopcat
      Rick's American Cafe

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in East Lansing? Of all people who commute, 7.6% take public transportation in East Lansing.
      Drive to Work
      53%

      23% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      18%

      15% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in East Lansing? The cost of living in East Lansing is 97/100 - which is 8% higher than Michigan.
      East Lansing
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in East Lansing? East Lansing crime rates are 2,045, which are 2% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      2,045 per 100k people

      12% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49

      12% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in East Lansing? The median income in East Lansing is $40,800 which is 20% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $40,80026% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,94820% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      16% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is East Lansing a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Olin Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      MSUCOM Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology Academic Offices

      B Housing

      What are East Lansing home prices? East Lansing home prices are $194,100 - which is 52% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $194,1005% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9692% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      38% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does East Lansing have good schools? The East Lansing graduation rate is 96% - which is 11% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      56%

      16% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      33:1

      109% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is East Lansing a good place to live? East Lansing has an overall rating of 74% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      7 total surveys

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