Quick Facts

Area: 13.49 square miles
Average family size: 2.80 (2010 Census
Average household size: 2.23 (2010 Census)
Bike Lanes: 14.2 miles
Cost of Living: 1.4% lower than the U.S. average
Date of incorporation: 1907
Form of government: council / city manager
Housing Values: the median housing values were $172,400 (2010-2012 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates); The mean homestead values were $165,419 in 2013.
Median Age: 21.6 (2010 Census)
Median family Income: $85,377 (2010-12 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates)
Neighborhoods: 25
Number of Businesses: more than 900 (2013 City of East Lansing)
Number of Parks: 24
Number of Public Schools: 8
Per capita Income: $17,362 (2010-12 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates)
Population: 48,579 (2010 Census)
Residential Units: 15,787 (2010 Census)
Total Assessed Valuation: $911,082,510 (2013 City of East Lansing)
Trails: 4.7 miles