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Lansing, Michigan · ZIP 48917

Lansing — ZIP 48917

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Lansing (48917) scores 39/100 — Below Average for Lansing. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate 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 $268K.

39OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share39%
Property crime share61%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100
Avg math proficiency24%
Avg reading proficiency37%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100
Typical home value$268K
Median rent$1,393/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

$268K

Median Rent

$1,393/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

1,368

Violent Crime

299

Property Crime

1,069

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Eaton 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
Delta Center Elementary SchoolKG–04528
47%
52%
Windemere Park Charter AcademyKG–08580
32%
44%
Elmwood Elementary School01–04379
27%
37%
Waverly Middle School07–08451
17%
32%
Waverly Senior High School09–12987
16%
39%
East Intermediate School05–06429
16%
30%
Winans Elementary School01–04392
13%
22%
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education CenterPK–KG184Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

32,029

Median Income

$71K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

41.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48917 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 48917 has a school score of 55/100. 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 48917 is approximately $268K. 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 48917 in Lansing has an overall NeighborScore of 39/100. 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.