Verdict
Lansing leads on Affordability, Educational Attainment, Safety, Livability.
Score Comparison
Affordability
MI
48
MI
62
✓ winsEducational Attainment
MI
31
MI
54
✓ winsSafety
MI
10
MI
30
✓ winsWeather
MI
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MI
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Livability
MI
31
MI
49
✓ winsFull Comparison
| Metric | Detroit | Lansing |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 636,787 | 112,986 |
| Median Income | $37,761 | $50,747 ✓ |
| Median Rent | $989 | $954 ✓ |
| Median Home Value | $66,700 ✓ | $112,200 |
| Median Age | 35 | 33 |
| HS Graduation | 83% | 90% ✓ |
| Bachelor's+ | 17% | 29% ✓ |
| Broadband Access | 79% | 87% ✓ |
| Homeownership | 49% | 53% ✓ |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 21 min ✓ |
| Violent Crime (per 1k) | 20.25 | 12.85 ✓ |
| Property Crime (per 1k) | 45.58 | 27.28 ✓ |
| Avg Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Snowfall | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Rainfall | N/A | 35" |