East Lansing, Michigan · ZIP 48823

East Lansing — ZIP 48823

East Lansing (48823) scores 65/100 — Fair for Michigan. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $333K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share15%

Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100

Avg math proficiency39%

Avg reading proficiency54%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index40/100

Typical home value$333K

Median rent$1,267/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$333K

Median Rent

$1,267/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,055

Violent Crime

382

Property Crime

1,673

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Ingham County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Whitehills Elementary School	PK–05	286	57%	67%
Glencairn School	PK–05	298	52%	67%
Robert L Green Elementary	PK–05	273	47%	57%
East Lansing High School	09–12	1,231	43%	68%
Marble School	PK–05	306	42%	57%
MacDonald Middle School	06–08	857	40%	55%
Cole Academy East	KG–05	148	37%	42%
Red Cedar School	PK–05	189	30%	50%
Donley Elementary School	PK–05	262	27%	37%
Great Lakes Learning Academy MSHS	06–12	760	15%	38%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

49,379

Median Income

$52K

Homeownership

42%

Median Age

24.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48823 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 48823 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 48823 is approximately $333K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 48823 in East Lansing has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.