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Lansing Michigan

Lansing is the capital of Michigan, located less than two hours away from Detroit on the picturesque banks of the Grand River. Referred to as "Mid-Michigan", Lansing is an important center for educational, cultural, governmental, business, and high-tech manufacturing. Population: Lansing’s population was 114,297 as of the 2010 Census with a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) of 464,036.

Climate: Influenced by the Great Lakes, Lansing’s winters are cold with moderate to heavy snowfall, and its summers are very warm and humid. Average precipitation is 31.53 inches per year.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Lansing is 3.1% less than the Michigan average and 6% less than the national average.

Housing costs: Retirees will love shopping for homes in Lansing, where the median home cost is $83,800. This equates to a median home value which is 31.6% less than the Michigan average and 53.5% less than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: Michigan State University http://www.msu.edu/ is the most well-known institution of higher learning, but retirees may also find many opportunities for continuing education at Lansing Community College http://www.lcc.edu which offers more than 500 areas of study to over 18,000 students.

Transportation:Capital Region International Airport http://www.flylansing.com/ is a convenient connector to the world, and the Michigan Flyer http://www.michiganflyer.com provides bus service between Lansing and Detroit Metro Airport eight times daily if retirees need more options for air transportation.

Travel and tourism: Lansing was recently awarded the "Five Star Quality of Life Quotient" by Expansion Management magazine. It was the only area in Michigan to receive this top rating. Retirees will appreciate Lansing’s stable economy, great neighborhoods with affordable housing, reasonable cost of living, diverse population and endless entertainment options. Their Convention and Visitors Bureau has details http://www.lansingmi.gov/visit/cvb.jsp.

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